California Braces for Severe Storms and Flooding Threat

Ventura County authorities have issued evacuation warnings and advisories as heavy rain and potential flooding are expected in the area. The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for the county, with rainfall totals of 2 to 5 inches in coastal and valley areas and up to 10 inches in foothill and mountain spots. The heaviest rain has already hit parts of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties and is expected to move into Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Residents in specific neighborhoods have been warned to be prepared to evacuate, and those in river bottoms are urged to move to higher ground.