There is now a high risk for a life-threatening debris flow, according to a NWS statement.
The most recent wind readings in the area indicate Saddle Peak near Piuma Roadclocking in at 57 mph.
Note the statement used the phrasing, locations thatwillexperience flash flooding.
Residents clear mudflow from the front of a home along Sunset Blvd. in the Palisades Village on ThursdayGenaro Molina/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
Per the NWS, a Flash Flood Warning is issuedwhen a flash flood is imminent or occurring.
The statement went on: This is a life threatening situation.
Severe debris flows can also be anticipated across roads.
Projected rain totals through FridayNWS
Roads and driveways may be washed away in places.
if you run into flood waters…climb to safety.
A 4:13 p.m.radar imageshowed some of the heaviest precipitation over thePalisades Firescar.
Similar efforts were conducted in the Sunset and Hurst Fire areas.
If residents were not home, officers posted notices, he said.
Additionally, residents in effected homes received wireless alerts on their phones.
In Orange County, mandatory evacuations were ordered in areas near the Airport Fire burn area.
However, minor flooding of roads is likely just about anywhere.
By 2 p.m., first responders had already conducted at least three swift water rescues.
The heaviest part of the storm is expected to hit the L.A. area between 3 and 10 p.m. today.
Winds are expected to pick up significantly during that peak rain period.
The storm is expected to clear out on Friday morning.
A flood watch will also be in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday night for most of Orange County.
Those residents will be contacted directly by the LAFD.
District officials said the closure may extend into Friday depending on weather conditions.
kindly, if evacuation orders are made…keep your safety in mind, Luna said.
They help to protect you and your loved ones from potential danger.
And remember, if youre ordered to leave, you may be gone for several days.
I cannot stand up here and tell you will be gone for 12 hours, 24 hours.
It depends on the weather and the post weather events that will impact your specific neighborhood.
We are in a state of readiness with those facilities, Pestrella said.
We have the capacity for the size of storm that we expect to come with this storm.
This is unusual, he said.
We dont typically want any debris to end up in the streets.
The service is available at any county location, not just the recent fire areas.
Numerous other Malibu-area roads are also closed to everyone but residents.
We know that this can also contribute to emergency fatigue, Horvath said.
Staying on high alert for this extended period of time is challenging.
Were here to protect you and work with you to keep you, your family and your community safe.
Likewise in the area of the Eaton Fire burn scar, the 3-plus inches forecast is now 4.53 inches.
Things get more intense Thursday into Friday morning.
Rain rates during that period could reach half an inch to an inch per hour.
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They assed such risks as moderate.
A lesser storm last week caused mudslides on Topanga Canyon and PCH.
Topanga Canyon likewise remains closed between Grand View Drive and PCH.
Local residents have been concerned with debris cleanup and interim storage in the area.
The Ranch Motel property is located on the bank of Topanga Creek and the associated watershed.
Significant rain and flooding could add to those concerns.
It will move into Santa Barbara County Thursday evening and then Ventura/Los Angeles counties after midnight.
The rain will turn to showers on Friday, decreasing that afternoon.
But according to the NWS, the rainfall totals could wind up being higher.
Higher elevations could see several feet of snow.
City News Service contributed to this report.
