Los Angeles, CA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 6 PM
PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves 7 to 10 feet with local sets up to
15 feet possible on Wednesday and dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 6 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding possible around mid-
morning and late-evening times of high tide on Tuesday and
Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.

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...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
combined seas 6 to 9 ft possible when conditions are worst.

* WHERE...Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA
including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands.

* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Potentially strong winds may create dangerous sea
conditions which could capsize or damage small and large
vessels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and combined
seas.

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...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph
expected.

* WHERE...A large portion of southwest California.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for
high-profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

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...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Rock and
mud slides are possible near steep terrain. Debris flows are
possible on burn scars.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
areas, most of Central and Southern Los Angeles County, all of
Ventura County, and most of Central and Southern Ventura County,
including several burn scar areas.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Flash flooding is possible. Excessive runoff may result
in flooding of low-lying and flood-prone locations, including
creeks and streams. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban
areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street
flooding is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A line of heavy showers and thunderstorms will sweep across
the region on Monday, bringing the risk for flash flooding,
rock and mud slides, and burn-scar debris flows across the
Flood Watch area. After the passage of the line, scattered
heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue into Monday
evening, prolonging the flooding risk in isolated locations.
Flooding and burn-scar debris flows are not expected for
areas above the snow level, of approximately 6000 feet to
6500 feet elevation, where snow will fall instead of rain.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop. Travel through passes and
canyons could become dangerous, and be alert for rock slides and mud
slides. Follow the direction of Emergency Management and Law
Enforcement officials.

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