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Flood Watch issued February 17 at 2:42AM PST until February 18 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Description

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

* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
counties, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties.

* WHEN...From this afternoon through late tonight.

* 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 this afternoon into evening, 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 late tonight, prolonging the flooding risk in isolated
locations. Flooding and burn-scar debris flows are not
expected for areas above the snow level, of approximately
4500 feet elevation, where snow will fall instead of rain.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding and near recent
burn scars 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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