Roads across Southern California are already beginning to flood after a morning of steady rain. A few places have also reported small mudslides.
Conditions will worsen considerably as more intense rain hits. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for large swath of Los Angeles County.As Hurricane Hilary weakens into a tropical storm, deserts and mountains will be at highest risk for floods. Here’s the crucial Sunday forecast.
“This is an unprecedented weather event,” warned Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. “Right now again, it is critical that Angelenos stay safe and stay home unless otherwise directed by safety officials. Avoid unnecessary travel. If you do not need to be on the road, please don’t get in your car. Make sure your emergency kit and essential devices are on hand and ensure that all of your devices are charged in the event of life-threatening emergency.
As for inland valley, desert and mountain regions, the NWS listed these communities to be on heightened watch: Lake Los Angeles, Acton, Wrightwood, Palmdale, Lancaster, Mt. Wilson, Santa Clarita, Pasadena, Glendora, San Dimas, Altadena Quartz Hill, Pearblossom, Llano, Littlerock, Lake Palmdale, Elizabeth Lake, Lake Hughes, La Cañada Flintridge and Sylmar.
Zooming further out, forecasters warn there could be historic flood impacts, especially for San Bernardino and Inyo counties, with Death Valley and Morongo Basin expected to see the most major flooding.
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