SEAL BEACH, CA — Weather officials issued a flood warning for Orange County residents as a seasonal storm brings clouds, wind and rain to Southern California.
The floor watch advisory will remain in place from late Friday night to early Saturday evening.
The flood watch advisory affects a portion of Southern California, including all of Orange County, San Bernardino County mountains, San Diego, San Bernardino and Riverside County valleys, the Inland Empire and Santa Ana Mountains and foothills.
“An early winter storm system will bring areas of heavy rainfall, including the chance for thunderstorms. Any areas that see thunderstorms and/or prolonged rainfall will see an increased flood risk,” the National Weather Service said in a statement.
Excessive rain may result in flooded rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, according to the NWS. Debris flows and landslides will also be possible in and below recent burn scars.