{"id":455879,"date":"2026-09-07T01:56:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T01:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/455879\/"},"modified":"2026-09-07T01:56:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T01:56:09","slug":"weather-alert-for-los-angeles-county-early-sunday-evening-gusts-could-peak-at-40-mph","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/455879\/","title":{"rendered":"Weather alert for Los Angeles County early Sunday evening – gusts could peak at 40 mph"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The NWS Los Angeles\/Oxnard CA issued a report at 4:23 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 5 p.m. The alert is for Malibu Coast, Los Angeles and Eastern San Fernando Valley.<\/p>\n

Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph.<\/p>\n

“At 4:23 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Marina Del Rey, or over Venice, moving northeast at 45 mph,” describes the NWS. “Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”<\/p>\n

Locations impacted by the alert include Inglewood, Culver City, Venice, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Downtown Los Angeles, Griffith Park, Hancock Park, West Hollywood, Century City, Marina Del Rey, Eagle Rock, Hollywood Hills, Glendale, Brentwood, El Segundo, Westchester, Boyle Heights and Atwater Village.<\/p>\n

The NWS adds, “If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.”<\/p>\n

This alert is in effect until 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

\"unitedrobots How to react when facing a lightning hazard? <\/p>\n

Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year. Most of the strikes occur in the summer, killing 20 people each year, according to the NWS. Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead. It diminishes as the storm moves away.<\/p>\n

Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm:<\/p>\n

To decrease the risk of getting struck by lightning, when you go outside, establish a plan to reach a safer place.If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.Once indoors, avoid touching corded phones, electrical equipment, plumbing, and windows and doors.Wait for 30 minutes after the final lightning or thunder before heading outside again.<\/p>\n

If finding indoor shelter is not an option:<\/p>\n

Stay away from open fields, hill summits, or ridge tops.Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects. If you are in a forest, stick to areas with shorter tree cover.If you are in a group, spread out to avoid the current traveling between group members.If you are camping in an open setting, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low spot. Bear in mind, a tent does not protect you from lightning.Keep a distance from water, wet articles, and metal objects. While water and metal do not draw lightning, they are proficient conductors of electricity.What to do in the rain on the road? Turn on headlights – Even in daylight, using headlights can help improve visibility and let other drivers know where you are.On the road – Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground. Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.Keep clear of puddles – Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of controlGive ample space to large vehicles – Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.Steer clear of flooded areas – When coming to a flooded road, turn around and head back. Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways. Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle’s mechanical and electrical systems.<\/p>\n

What is hydroplaning?<\/p>\n

Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.<\/p>\n

This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle’s weight can push water out of the way. The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control. The top three contributors to hydroplaning are:<\/p>\n

Vehicle speed – When a vehicle’s speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases. Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.Water depth – The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road. It doesn’t matter how deep the water is, even a thin layer can lead to hydroplaning.Tire tread depth – Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.<\/p>\n

In the event of your vehicle hydroplaning, here’s what to know:<\/p>\n

Ease off the accelerator – Step off the gas to slow down the vehicle until the tires find traction.Turn into the skid – Turning into the skid can help the vehicle’s tires realign to regain control.Make sure the tires reconnect with the road – During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.Brake gently as needed – Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.<\/p>\n

Source: The National Weather Service<\/p>\n

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