"The heaviest part of a storm system that pummeled the Los Angeles area and other parts of the southland subsided somewhat by Christmas morning, but showers are expected throughout the day, locally heavy at times, with continued risk of mudslides in the recent burn areas including from the Palisades and Eaton fires. The forecast and heavy rains prompted L.A. Mayor Karen Bass to issue a declaration of emergency."
""At 8:53 a.m. Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area," an alert warned. "Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly." The alert warned of "flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas." Areas expected to experience flooding include "Eastern Malibu, Topanga State Park, Pacific Palisades, Topanga Canyon Road through the Santa Monica Mountains, Malibu Canyon and L"
Heavy rain and thunderstorms affected Los Angeles County on Christmas, with showers continuing throughout the day and increased overnight precipitation expected. Meteorologists forecast between a tenth and a quarter inch of rain during the day, with local thunderstorms producing higher totals and overnight projections of a half to three quarters of an inch. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for southwest Los Angeles County, citing threats to creeks, urban areas, highways and underpasses. The storm prompted an emergency declaration, raised mudslide risk in recent burn areas, and caused an estimated 10,000-gallon sewage spill near Cabrillo Beach, prompting water sampling and closures until bacterial levels meet health standards.
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