Flash Flood Watch
Issued by NWS Los Angeles, CA

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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1251 PM PDT Thu Sep 19 2024

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Santa Ynez Valley-Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains-
Including the cities of Lake Cachuma, Santa Ynez, Figueroa
Mountain, Solvang, Los Olivos, Big Pine Mountain, and San Rafael
Mountain
1251 PM PDT Thu Sep 19 2024

...FLOOD WATCH FOR THE LAKE BURN SCAR IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive
  rainfall are possible in and around the Lake burn scar.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
  areas, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains and Santa Ynez
  Valley.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Lake burn scar is expected up to
  and during the period of the watch. Residents near the burn scar
  should prepare for potential flooding impacts. Be sure to stay up
  to date with information from local authorities. Excessive runoff
  may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other
  low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise
  out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban
  areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and
  ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding
  and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and
  streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy
    rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding
    and debris flows.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to
flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.

Local emergency services are monitoring the situation and will issue
a public statement as conditions warrant. PLAN NOW so you will know
what to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening to local
radio and television for statements and possible warnings. Follow
the advice of public safety officials.

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Cuyama Valley-San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys-San Luis
Obispo County Mountains-Northern Ventura County Mountains-
Including the cities of Ozena, Carrizo Plain, Creston, Lockwood
Valley, New Cuyama, La Panza Range, Santa Margarita Lake,
Caliente Range, Mount Pinos, and Shandon
1251 PM PDT Thu Sep 19 2024

...FLOOD WATCH FOR THE HURRICANE AND LAKE BURN SCAR NOW IN EFFECT
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive
  rainfall are possible, especially over the Hurricane and Apache
  burn scars.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
  areas, Cuyama Valley, Northern Ventura County Mountains, San Luis
  Obispo County Interior Valleys and San Luis Obispo County
  Mountains.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Hurricane and Apache scars is
  expected up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near
  the burn scars should prepare for potential flooding impacts. Be
  sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities.
  Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks,
  streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and
  streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor
  drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
  Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive
  street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.
  Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more
  heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy
    rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding
    and debris flows.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to
flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.

Local emergency services are monitoring the situation and will issue
a public statement as conditions warrant. PLAN NOW so you will know
what to do in an emergency. Keep informed by listening to local
radio and television for statements and possible warnings. Follow
the advice of public safety officials.

&&

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