Authorities are warning the public to be aware of the danger of flooding Wednesday as rain continues to batter Southern California.
In addition to the dangers of landslides in areas affected by the fires and recent snowfall, water has flooded streets in various areas and cities across Los Angeles County.
Among the potential storm impacts they expected from stormtan were:
- Travel delays due to flooded roads and landslides/rockfalls
- Shallow streams of mud and debris
- Overflow of streams, streams and river floods
- Downed trees / power lines and blackouts
Flooding was already affecting highways in Southern California on Wednesday morning.
Flooding was already affecting highways in Southern California on Wednesday morning.
City of Los Angeles officials reported that four intersections in the Sepulveda Basin will be closed until at least the morning due to heavy rain the night before:
- Victory Boulevard and Woodley Avenue;
- Burbank Boulevard and the 405 Freeway;
- Burbank Boulevard and Havenhurst Avenue; there
- Burbank Blvd and Balboa.
In Beverly Hills, a sinkhole has temporarily closed Beverly Drive to the north in Coldwater Canyon.
Two cars were stuck in the mud after colliding with a large debris flow in La Brea, just north of Don Lorenzo Dr. The incident happened around 2 a.m., but no injuries were reported. been reported. Mud still covers all routes north of La Brea.
“It is very important to drive carefully. Remember, never cross flooded areas as this can lead to you getting stuck in those flooded areas,” advises Marcos Mora, weather presenter for Telemundo 52.
Following the rain that continues to fall on southern California, authorities have issued an alert to the residents of Duarte for the danger of mudslides. Reporting by Chris Cabezas.
TIPS FOR DRIVERS
The Automobile Club of Southern California (AAA) offers the following tips for driving in rainy or snowy conditions.
- Make sure your headlights are on. Keeping your headlights on every time you drive will increase your visibility in all conditions.
- Slow down and leave plenty of room to stop, making sure to leave at least three times more space than usual between you and the vehicle in front of you.
- Brake gently to avoid skidding.
- Do not use vehicle cruise control (cruise control) on wet, snowy or icy roads.
- Be aware of possibly icy roads, especially with bridges and overpasses, which freeze before the roads.
- Be careful on low traffic roads, which may not be cleared as often as other roads.
Weather conditions for Wednesday
Southern California has experienced constant winter storms that have caused a significant amount of rain, snow and damage. The first three months of the year have already exceeded average rainfall.
The rain that started on Tuesday has intensified in recent hours, so authorities are advising drivers to plan their journey in advance and take precautions when traveling to their various places of work.
The rain started lightly Tuesday morning and intensified overnight and early Wednesday.
However, by Wednesday afternoon the storm will move away from the area leaving a dry night and rest of the week.
It will be a warm atmosphere river storm, which means there will be a lot more rain than typical winter storms.
The coast and valleys can expect between two and four inches of rain, while the mountains and foothills will see between three and five inches.
Wind gusts will also be strong and can reach up to 60 mph in desert and mountainous areas.
City News Services contributed to this article.