Wetter-Warnungen, Bay Shore Branch Long Beach Public Library

Flood Watch issued March 12 at 2:53AM PDT until March 13 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA * WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible. * WHERE...Much of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties (below 5,000 to 6,000 feet), and the Santa Barbara County South Coast including the Santa Ynez Range. Higher concern for recent burn scars within the watch area. * WHEN...From this evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Potential for heavy rain over the burn scars may trigger hazardous and damaging flooding and debris flows. Flooding may also occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Peak rates of 0.5 to 0.75 inch/hr are possible, with a 10 to 20 percent chance rates of 1.0+ inch/hr (due to thunderstorms or heavy showers). - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.