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Saturday, October 5
The first winter storm in Southern California will see heavy rain, snow and strong winds
A strong storm is expected to arrive this Monday in southern California that will bring intense rains, snowfall in high areas and frost, according to the forecasts of the National Meteorological Service (NWS).
The authorities issued warnings for possible landslides and floods, so they asked residents to be alert to possible evacuations.
The arrival of the storm is expected in the afternoon or this Monday night with heavy rainfall, so that areas near mountain slopes are at risk of landslides in sites affected by forest fires.
Previous Upon arrival of the storm, there will be a strong drop in temperature in the early hours of this Monday, close to 40 degrees, near Ramona, Van Nuys, Chino and Fullerton .
Moderate to heavy rains will occur in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties starting at 7 pm this Monday.
One to three inches of water is expected in valleys and coasts, while foothill areas could receive three to six inches of rain.
Flood Hazard
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department issued evacuation warnings for North Bench of Yucaipa, Mountain Home Village, Angelus Oaks, Oak Glen, Forest Falls and Lytle Creek .
Also Santa Barbara County authorities asked to be alert to residents close to the areas affected by the Alisal fire due to the risk of debris flows .
By the amount of rain expected possible floods tions along low streets, highways and on mountain roads.
As of this Monday afternoon, the fall of between 12 to 36 inches of snow could occur at elevations above 7, feet, plus light snowfall for Tuesday afternoon starting at 4, 500 feet.
In areas where the rains will be more intense there are possibilities of flooding on urban roads.
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