video by KCAL News
Takeaways:
• Evacuation orders and emergency declarations: Evacuation orders were issued in parts of Los Angeles County due to a powerful storm, with Gov. Gavin Newsom declaring a state of emergency in eight counties, including Los Angeles and Orange. The County of Los Angeles also declared its own state of emergency to protect communities and recover from storm impacts.
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• School and road closures: Some California State University campuses will hold classes remotely, and there is potential for road closures, including the Grapevine on Tuesday. Mountain road closures and avalanche risks above 7,000 feet were anticipated.
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• Flood risks and safety measures: The National Weather Service (NWS) warned of “life-threatening” flood risks, urging residents to stay off roads and heed evacuation orders. A flood watch was in effect for Los Angeles County, with the Los Angeles River and other waterways expected to become dangerous.
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• Weather conditions: The storm was expected to bring 4 to 8 inches of rain in coastal and valley areas, and 8 to 14 inches in mountains and foothills, with strong winds and the possibility of thunderstorms, waterspouts, and small tornadoes.