Southern California Storm: Downed Trees, Accidents, and Heavy Rain

Storm Impact in Southern California

• 🌧️ Widespread rain is affecting Southern California, with heavier cells moving across Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.
• ⚠️ The storm is expected to strengthen throughout the day, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall to LA County and the Inland Empire.
• 🌦️ Scattered showers are forecasted for Sunday, with another system expected to move in on Monday and Tuesday, followed by another for Thursday.

Road Hazards and Accidents

• 🚗 A pickup truck overturned on the northbound 110 freeway in South Pasadena, causing lane closures and traffic delays.
• 🌲 In Westlake, a large tree uprooted and crashed onto a truck, completely blocking South Hoover Street.
• ⚠️ Drivers are advised to exercise caution due to wet roads, potential ponding, and the risk of mud and debris from burn scars, especially in areas like Malibu.

Evacuation Warnings

• 🔥 Evacuation warnings are in effect for the Palisades burn scar area, urging residents to be prepared to leave at a moment's notice.
• 🚨 Conditions can change quickly, with concerns about heavy rain, low visibility, and sudden slowdowns.

Weather Outlook

• 🌡️ Temperatures are expected to be chilly, well below average for this time of year.
• 🏔️ Mountain snow is anticipated by Sunday, but the snow level will remain high until then.
• 🌊 Despite the severe weather, surfers were observed in the water off Malibu.