The Los Angeles area is preparing for its first rain since wildfires first broke out weeks ago. But too much rain at once could bring its own set of significant issues.
On Sunday at 1:29 a.m. the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a winter weather advisory. The advisory is for Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Southern Ventura County Mountains, Northern Ventura County Mountains,
The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a flood watch at 8:27 p.m. on Saturday valid from Sunday 10 a.m. until Monday 4 p.m. The watch is for Santa Clarita Valley, Malibu Coast, Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational area,
The mountains and foothills of Los Angeles County are in “extreme drought” conditions, about 36% of the county, explained Pugh. That’s one category shy of hitting the highest level, “exceptional drought,” and three higher than the lowest, “abnormally dry.” The rest of the county is in severe drought.
Firefighters in Southern California have been conducting more fierce wildfire fights as crews race to contain and extinguish several fires that broke out on Wednesday and Thursday.
A SpaceX launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base caught the attention of many as it was seen across Southern California Friday morning.
Cooler, wet weather is forecast to bring moisture to the parched landscape and reduce the fire threat. But heavy rainfall could also trigger flash floods in burn scars.
Crews spent much of the past week removing vegetation, shoring up slopes and reinforcing roads in devastated areas of the Palisades and Eaton fires, which reduced entire neighborhoods to rubble and ash after breaking out during powerful winds Jan.
Weekend rains could bring some relief to Southern California. Here's the forecast and an assessment of how much it will help reduce fire risk.
Residents across Southern California were dazzled by a SpaceX launch that briefly illuminated the skyline, early Thursday morning.
Cooler temperatures and the forecast of weekend rain have residents in recent burn areas preparing for the potential of debris flows.