Weather Alert in California
Flood Advisory issued February 10 at 8:33PM PST until February 10 at 11:30PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
AREAS AFFECTED: Santa Barbara, CA; Ventura, CA
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...The eastern Santa Ynez Mountains to the western Ventura County mountains and foothills. * WHEN...Until 1130 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 829 PM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This and additional rain will result in minor flooding in spots. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Barbara, Ojai, Montecito, Carpinteria, Summerland, Rose Valley, Lake Casitas, Highway 33 between Wheeler Springs and Rose Valley Road, Meiners Oaks, Solimar Beach, Mission Canyon, Highway 154 over San Marcos Pass and Santa Barbara Airport. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
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