...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible. * WHERE...This Flood Watch is specifically for areas in and nearby the recent burn scars of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles Counties. These burns scars are the Gifford, Madre, Lake, Apache, Mountain, Post, King, Canyon, Hughes, Hurst, Kenneth, Franklin, Palisades, Sunset, Lidia, Hawk, Eaton, and Bridge burn scars. * WHEN...From this evening through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Potential for brief heavy rainfall over the burn scars may trigger hazardous and damaging flooding and debris flows. Flooding may also occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Peak rates of 0.25 to 0.50 inch per hour with rates locally to 0.80 inch hour are possible. There is a 10 percent chance of rates to 1.0 inch per hour (due to thunderstorms or heavy showers). Additionally, the thunderstorm threat will bring concern for higher intensity sub-hourly rainfall rates that may reach burn scar debris flow thresholds. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and be alert for possible Flood and Flash Flood Warnings. Those living in areas near the recent burn scars or in areas prone to flooding should listen to local authorities and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&