Southern California is bracing for its strongest storm in a year, with forecasters predicting hazardous roadway conditions and potential landslides, particularly in areas affected by recent fires. Meteorologists recommend avoiding travel on Thursday due to expected slick roads and flooding. Residents near burn scars are urged to evacuate ahead of the storm or stay indoors. Rainfall projections suggest Downtown Los Angeles could receive over 2 inches of rain, making this the wettest storm of the winter season, with potential debris flows and road closures anticipated as a significant threat.
"Thursday is just not a great day to be on the road,' said Ryan Kittell, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard."
"If you have the option of canceling, delaying [or] rescheduling any kind of events - on Thursday in particular - that would be a good idea," said meteorologist Ryan Kittell.
"Those living in or around recently burned areas should plan to leave their homes before the storm or, if they choose to remain at home, hunker down and stay off the roads."
"The National Weather Service warned of potentially life-threatening and damaging flooding and debris flows, and said the next few days could end up being the wettest storm of the entire winter."
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