1/30/2024 9:45:00 PM until 2/2/2024 6:00:00 AM

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...A Pacific storm will produce areas of moderate to locally heavy rain from the coast to the mountains, and to a lesser extent the deserts, on Thursday, continuing into Friday for the mountains westward. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of Southwest California, including the following areas, Apple and Lucerne Valleys, Coachella Valley, Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas, Riverside County Mountains, San Bernardino County Mountains, San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Diego County Coastal Areas, San Diego County Deserts, San Diego County Mountains, San Diego County Valleys, San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Flood threat in the mountains will be below the snow level. Snow levels on Thursday will start at 6500-7000 ft and gradually fall to 4500 ft by Friday morning. -There is a slight chance of thunderstorms in the forecast starting Thursday morning continuing into Thursday evening. -Widespread rainfall totals of 1.50 to 2 inches are expected for coast and valley areas with rainfall totals on the coastal mountain slopes up to 3 inches. In the deserts totals will be around 0.50 inches, locally near 0.75 inches. -Rainfall rates of 0.50 to 0.75 inches per hour possible, with local rates closer to 1 inch where thunderstorms develop. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood