Southern California is currently experiencing a significant rainstorm, leading to evacuation warnings in Los Angeles County due to concerns over potential debris flows in areas previously affected by wildfires. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch from Thursday morning through early Friday, highlighting the risk of life-threatening debris flows, especially in regions like the Palisades and Eaton burn scars.
The storm, driven by an atmospheric river, is expected to bring up to 6 inches of rain in mountainous areas and approximately 3 inches in coastal and valley regions of Southern California. This heavy rainfall poses a significant threat of flooding and debris flows in areas recently impacted by wildfires.
In response to these threats, evacuation warnings have been issued for several areas, including the northern Sierra Madre near the Eaton burn scar. Authorities are closely monitoring other vulnerable regions and may expand evacuation orders as conditions evolve.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to remain vigilant, adhere to evacuation orders, and stay updated through official channels. The combination of heavy rainfall and compromised soil stability in burn areas significantly increases the risk of dangerous debris flows.