Incessant rainfall has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a flood advisory and extend a flood watch for the Los Angeles area, as residents face road closures, landslides, and potential dangers to life and property. According to the extended forecast, the city is grappling with an 80% chance of precipitation today, with new rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Heavy showers are expected to persist into the night, possibly developing into thunderstorms between 11pm and 5am, amidst warnings of substantial precipitation. The advisory, in effect until 8 AM PST this morning, cautions that "flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues" in regions spanning from Long Beach to Northridge, including the Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles areas.
The situation is further complicated as a flood watch remains effective through Thursday morning "due to excessive rainfall" that is projected to potentially inundate rivers, creeks, streams, and flood-prone areas across the county, excluding the Antelope Valley.
Residents across affected communities are urged to take protective measures and avoid travel through flooded regions. The advisory impresses upon the dangers of such conditions, stating, "Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles." Despite the ongoing threat, the region is forecast to see a reprieve by the weekend with mostly sunny skies and a hike in temperature.
