Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 19 at 3:51PM PDT until September 19 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2024 - 3:51pm
Expires:
September 19, 2024 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
counties, far south-central and southeast San Luis Obispo and far
north-central and northeast Santa Barbara.
* WHEN...Until 700 PM PDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 348 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional heavy rain is expected.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Cuyama, Highway 166 between Twitchell Dam and the Cuyama
Valley and Carrizo Plain.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding and shallow landslides are imminent or occurring. Residents
should take immediate precautions to protect life and property.
Area Description:
San Luis Obispo, CA; Santa Barbara, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA