Southern California Storm Brings Flooding, Tornado, and Snow
The latest storm to hit Southern California has brought significant weather-related issues, including flooding, a possible tornado, and snow, with rain expected to continue through Saturday. According to reports, a possible tornado or waterspout made landfall in the eastern Dana Point Harbor, causing damage to a chain link fence. The National Weather Service confirmed that the wind “lofted a 12-foot segment of chain link fence with privacy fabric and threw it 70 feet across parking lot.”
Flooding and Road Closures
In Orange County, the city of Westminster experienced significant flooding, with 1.84 inches of rain falling in just one hour, between 9:30 and 10:30 p.m. on Thursday. This led to numerous calls and reports of flooding, with one gauge in Garden Grove recording 1.5 inches of rain over the same hour. In Huntington Beach, a three-mile stretch of Pacific Coast Highway was closed due to roadway flooding, and inches of rain covered a section of Artesia Boulevard in Redondo Beach and a road in a Huntington Beach neighborhood.
Snow and Winter Weather
In Big Bear Lake, a dozen vehicles were trapped in the snow along Highway 18 at Bear Valley Dam, authorities reported. A winter storm warning was in effect for the San Bernardino County and Riverside County mountains through Friday afternoon, with heavy, wet snow expected to fall at elevations above 6,500 feet. Snowfall of 4 to 8 inches was expected from 6,000 to 7,000 feet, with 7 to 11 inches expected from 7,000 to 7,500 feet, and 12 to 16 inches above 7,500 feet.
Weather Forecast and Alerts
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for parts of Los Angeles County, with intense rainfall expected to continue over parts of the county during the Friday morning commute. There is a 10% to 20% chance of rain rates reaching 1 inch per hour, which could generate landslides. The weather service also warned of a “semi-wet Santa Ana event” across parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, with winds coming from the north and east, but with rain. A winter weather advisory was in effect for the San Gabriel Mountains in Los Angeles County, including Mt. Baldy and Wrightwood.
Outlook and Future Weather
Once the storms finally move out on Saturday, the rest of the weekend is expected to be dry but cool. Temperatures are expected to warm up to seasonal norms and be rain-free through Black Friday, according to the National Weather Service. However, it’s possible that another storm could come between November 29 and December 2. For the latest updates and information, readers can visit the National Weather Service website or check local news sources.
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