A slip-out underneath Highway 1 in Big Sur has led to an evacuation warning for areas south of the Rocky Creek slip-out, with convoys allowing residents to escape. The closure, caused by saturated ground from recent rain, has prompted efforts to secure funding for repairs. The slip-out has also led to the closure of state parks and school closures in the area. Political figures, including Gov. Gavin Newsom and Congressman Jimmy Panetta, have expressed support for repair efforts, while Assemblymember Dawn Addis highlighted the vulnerability of coastal communities and advocated for funding for coastal resiliency.
The mayor of Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel issued a warning for residents to leave immediately due to escalating operations by Hezbollah along the northern border. Israeli fighter jets targeted and eliminated a Hezbollah terror cell in southern Lebanon, and the IDF responded to rocket launches from Lebanon by striking the sources of the rocket fire.
Parts of Southern California are under evacuation warnings as a new atmospheric river storm hits the region, bringing the potential for high impact weather and flooding concerns through Tuesday evening. The storm, a continuation of the atmospheric river, could bring up to eight inches of rain in the mountains, causing mudslides, and waves of up to 20 feet in Santa Barbara County. Atmospheric rivers are ribbons of water vapor that extend from the tropics to the western U.S., providing the fuel for massive rain and snowstorms that can cause flooding along the West Coast.
The city of San Diego has issued an evacuation warning for flood-prone neighborhoods, including Southcrest, Mountain View, Encanto, San Ysidro, Sorrento Valley, and Mission Valley, as another winter storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall. Residents are urged to take precautions, with a flood watch in effect from Monday to Wednesday. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in eight Southern California counties, including San Diego County. Residents are advised to stay home, prepare for flooding, and follow official instructions and emergency information.
Ventura County is under evacuation warnings ahead of a strong winter storm, with areas including Unincorporated Ojai and La Conchita being particularly at risk of landslides or debris flows due to heavy rain. The Ventura County Human Services Agency and American Red Cross are opening an Emergency Evacuation Shelter in Ventura for those in need of temporary shelter.
The City of San Diego has announced multiple road closures and issued inclement weather advisories and an evacuation warning as a fast-moving Pacific storm brings heavy rain to the region, prompting officials to urge the public to take precautions and stay safe. The closures include various streets in different communities, and updates can be monitored online. Caltrans has also closed lanes at the eastbound State Route 78 due to flooding, and the county has announced the closure of Spring Valley-Quarry Road between State Route 125 to Lakeview Drive.
San Diego issues a voluntary evacuation warning for flood-prone areas ahead of an approaching storm, with Mayor Todd Gloria urging residents to prepare for potential evacuation. The warning applies to low-lying areas that experienced flooding on Jan. 22, and a shelter is being established at Balboa Park's Municipal Gym. The city is also providing transportation to the shelter for those in need. The mayor emphasized the need for medium and long-term housing assistance, and highlighted the challenges posed by the city's stormwater infrastructure, indicating the necessity for increased funding to address the issue.
San Diego is bracing for another significant winter storm, with the National Weather Service forecasting one to three inches of rainfall and issuing a flood watch from Thursday to Friday. An evacuation warning has been issued for flood-prone neighborhoods, and residents are urged to prepare for possible flooding by clearing debris around storm drains, securing trash bins, and turning off irrigation. Sandbags are available for residents, and a shelter has been set up in Balboa Park. Officials are advising residents to have a disaster plan in place and to avoid driving through standing water during the storm.
Southern California is bracing for more rainfall and potential flooding as an atmospheric river continues to impact the region. The storm system has already caused significant flooding, road closures, and an evacuation warning in Ventura County. A slight risk for excessive rainfall is in effect for parts of Southern California and southern Arizona. Flood watches are also in effect for various areas in southwest California. Meanwhile, on the East Coast, thousands are still without power after a deadly storm brought heavy rain and damaging winds to the Northeast.
The Tehama County Sheriff's Office has canceled the evacuation warning for the Siskiyou Loop area in Rancho Tehama, California, as the Ranch Fire has been stopped at nearly four and a half acres. CAL FIRE crews will remain on the scene for mop-up operations, and no structures were damaged or destroyed.
The Wonder Fire in the Mountain Gate area of Redding, California has grown to 80 acres, prompting an evacuation warning to remain in effect as flames continue to burn brush and timber near Wonderland Boulevard and Ponderosa Road.
