Carson, CA 90749 Weather Alerts

Los Angeles County4:24 PM PDT33.79°N, 118.30°W

Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 7:15 PM Wed·Issued 3:39 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Flood Advisory issued October 21 at 3:39PM PDT until October 21 at 7:15PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

Where: Far southern Los Angeles County in southwestern California...

When: Until 715 PM PDT.

Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.

Additional details: - At 338 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Long Beach, Torrance, Rancho Palos Verdes, Carson, Port of Los Angeles, Rolling Hills, Wilmington, Harbor City, Los Angeles Harbor, Compton, Gardena, Hawthorne, Bellflower, Signal Hill, Lawndale and Paramount. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Areas: Los Angeles, CA

Beach Hazards Statement

Moderate · Expected

Until 3:00 AM Fri·Issued 12:31 PM Mon Oct 19·NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 19 at 12:31PM PDT until October 23 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Details

What: Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected.

Where: Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

When: Through late Thursday night.

Impacts: There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.

Additional details: Minor beach erosion and tidal overflows may occur across south-facing beaches especially along the Malibu Coast and in the Long Beach area.

What to do

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

Areas: Ventura County Beaches; Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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