The bulk of this strong Pacific storm is expected to hit Southern California starting Wednesday night and will last well into Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.An Atmospheric River is on the way to Southern California and is expected to bring heavy rain, gusty winds, and possible flooding to the region beginning Wednesday. Light rain will start Wednesday morning with rain falling at rates ranging from one-tenth to a quarter-inch per hour in some areas.
"These rates and amounts could cause significant flash flooding or debris flows across the region in and outside of recent burn scars with significant small stream and urban flooding possible," according to the NWS.The NWS issued a flood watch that will be in effect Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon over the bulk of the Southland. In Orange County, the flood watch will be in effect Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon.
A High Wind Watch was issued for the Central Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains and mountains of Ventura County.
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