...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following areas, Antelope Valley, Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Central Ventura County Valleys, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, Eastern San Fernando Valley, Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Interstate 5 Corridor, Lake Casitas, Los Angeles County Beaches, Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley, Malibu Coast, Northern Ventura County Mountains, Ojai Valley, Palos Verdes Hills, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Susana Mountains, Santa Ynez Valley, Southeastern Ventura County Valleys, Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland Coast, Western Antelope Valley Foothills, Western San Fernando Valley, Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor and Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous roadway flooding will be possible, especially in low-lying and urban areas. In addition, there will be a significant risk for rockslides and mudslides in mountain and canyon roadways. As a result, there is the potential for significant travel delays and road closures. Flooding of rivers, streams, and creeks will also be possible, leading to the threat of swift water rescues. There will also be the threat of damaging debris flows in and near recent burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is a growing risk for heavy rainfall with a chance of thunderstorms during this time period. As a result, rainfall rates up to around 1 inch per hour will be possible near thunderstorms and south facing foothills and mountains. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding, especially in recent burn scar areas, should be prepared to take action should flooding or debris flows develop. &&
