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- Flood warnings were in effect early Monday for parts of Ventura, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
- The rain is expected to subside and turn into scattered showers in the evening.
- Thunderstorms are possible in some areas on Monday afternoon.
Heavy rain lashed Southern California overnight ahead of a morning shower of rain on Monday, as the latest in a series of storms moved through the region.
Flood warnings were issued Monday morning for parts of Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The warnings, indicating flooding in low-lying areas and puddling on roads, remain in place for Orange and Riverside counties until 11:30 a.m.
Communities in the advisory area include Anaheim, Santa Ana, Riverside, Irvine, Moreno Valley, Huntington Beach, San Clemente and Garden Grove.
A flood warning was in effect early Monday in Ventura County and thunderstorms are possible in some areas. The flood warning was in effect until 7 a.m. and included Oxnard, Santa Paula, Moorpark and other communities.
Rain is expected until Monday, when drivers are likely to encounter flooding on some roads. A portion of the Pacific Coast Highway was closed due to flooding north of Huntington Beach. A portion of Interstate 405 was also flooded Monday morning in the Long Beach area.
“Intermittent activity is expected until the afternoon,” he said. NBCLA forecaster Belén de Leon. “You'll start with the umbrella, just keep it with you.”
Less severe flood watches will be in effect through the evening for parts of inland Orange County and Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
A wind warning has been issued for parts of Los Angeles County until 2 p.m. Monday. Winds are expected to be south to southwest at 20 to 25 mph, with gusts ranging from 40 to 55 mph. The strongest winds will be in the mountains and foothills of the Antelope Valley.
A wind warning is in effect for Castaic, Newhall, Santa Clarita, Valencia, Gorman, Pyramid Lake, Acton, Warm Springs, Mill Creek, Mount Wilson, Mount Baldy, Wrightwood, Angeles Crest Highway, Elizabeth Lake, Palmdale Lake, Valermo, Llano and Purple Blossom. .
An evacuation warning has been issued for residents in the Topanga Canyon area, affecting the area along Santa Maria Road north of Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Another evacuation warning has been issued for the Agua Fire Burn area along Soledad Canyon Road east of Agua Dulce Canyon Road.
The warnings came into effect at 9pm on Sunday and will remain in place until 6am on Tuesday. Warnings urged residents to prepare for possible evacuations.
An evacuation warning is in effect for two burn areas in Southern California. Lauren Coronado reports for Today in LA on Monday, January 22, 2024.
The rain and storms are expected to begin to ease Monday afternoon.
“We're not out of the woods yet,” De Leon said. “This afternoon, some thunderstorms are possible with the possibility of heavy rain.”
Most of the rain is expected to subside by Monday evening, with the exception of some remaining rain on the north-facing mountains.
Gusty northwesterly winds are likely to blow over the mountains early Tuesday. Snow levels are expected to remain above 7,000 feet, but may briefly drop to about 6,000 feet later Monday night.
The rest of the week looks dry heading into the weekend.
