Global Courant 2023-05-22 03:37:51
Rough weather led to advisories for the San Gabriel Mountains and upland areas in Ventura County on Sunday afternoon as heavy rains were expected to cause flooding, mudslides and debris flows.
The National Weather Service said it tracked strong and near-stationary thunderstorms over Ventura County mountains from Reyes Peak to Frazier Park and in the San Gabriels southeast of Acton.
Wind gusts of up to 50 mph and hail were expected, as well as frequent lightning and heavy downpours that could lead to flash flooding locally, the Los Angeles Weather Service’s office said. said on Twitter. It warned of possible flooding in the Ventura County communities of Lockwood Valley and Rose Valley, and along State Route 33 between Wheeler
Springs and Rose Valley Road.
“Both storms are abating, but additional thunderstorms are still expected in those areas this evening,” meteorologist David Gomberg said Sunday afternoon.
The weather service also monitored a developing storm in the Antelope Valley.
On Saturday, fears of the coming storm led to the cancellation of the Cruel World Festival, a concert at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl. The event was halted around 9:30 p.m., when festival organizers told concertgoers to move to their cars or other safe areas.
Performances by headliners Siouxsie and Iggy Pop have been moved to Sunday evening.
At 2 p.m., a flood advisory and special weather statement was issued for strong and near stationary thunderstorms over the Ventura mtns, which extend from Reyes Peak to Frazier Park. Threats include strong gusts of wind, small hail and heavy downpours – flooding likely. #LArain #LAWeather pic.twitter.com/l7dhmgmZes
— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) May 21, 2023
