Major storm to unload inches of rain, set off dangerous flash flooding in California
A rare setup for November will unleash two waves of heavy rain across California, with the second storm threatening to bring major flooding, mudslides, and travel chaos to Los Angeles and surrounding areas.
By Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist
Published Nov 12, 2025
#ExtremeWeather #ExtremeRain #ClimateChange #Flooding #CaliforniaWx #HeavyRain
Time to bring out the biking in rain tips in Monterey County. https://bikemonterey.org/rainbow-weather-in-monterey-county.html Enjoyed a rainbow again today at 4:19 pm, and now loving the sound of a substantial downpour. The salad greens and other growing things will appreciate it too!
Yikes! Rapidly spreading #BrushFire prompts evacuations for thousands in #California
#CanyonFire in #Ventura county, north of #LosAngeles, is a ‘very dynamic situation’ and 0% contained, officials say
Gabrielle Canon, Fri 8 Aug 2025
"Hundreds of firefighters and first responders are working to contain a rapidly growing brush fire in a mountainous area of #SouthernCalifornia that has forced thousands of evacuations.
"The Canyon fire erupted in a rural, sparsely populated area of Ventura county on Thursday afternoon and quickly exploded in size, spreading east into Los Angeles county. The blaze covered roughly 4,800 acres (20.2 sq km) by 11pm, according to authorities.
By Friday morning, firefighters were boasting significant progress, reporting the fire’s perimeter was 25% contained. But fire conditions remain precarious, with temperatures up to 100F and low humidity. Moisture-levels on the brush-covered hillsides are at a record low in the region, and the parched vegetation has fueled the fire’s spread.
"Firefighters battled through the night to protect homes and other buildings, and to take advantage of lower temperatures. By Friday morning, they were seeing subdued fire behavior according to Andrew Dowd, spokesperson for the Ventura county fire department.
" 'They were putting it all on the line to bring this fire under control,' he said. One firefighter reported a minor injury, but no civilian injuries were reported. No single-family or multi-family residences were destroyed, but two minor structures were destroyed.
" 'Air attack and ground crews aggressively attacked the fire to limit its spread and protect residents and structures in the fire’s path,' Los Angeles county officials wrote in an incident update issued on Friday, adding that hard work and operational efficiency stopped widespread damage 'even as the high heat and dry conditions pushed the fire’s growth'.
"Firefighters are hoping to corral some of the perimeter on Friday, even with scorching daytime [temperatures] that could contribute to extreme fire behavior. The blaze remains a 'very dynamic situation', Dowd said.
" 'Extreme heat and low humidity in our north county have created dangerous conditions where flames can spread with alarming speed,' the LA county supervisor Kathryn Barger, who represents the district, said in a statement. 'If first responders tell you to leave, go – without hesitation.'
"The new blaze comes as a huge wildfire in central California became the state’s largest blaze of the year, threatening hundreds of homes and burning out of control in the Los Padres national forest.
"The #GiffordFire had spread to more than 99,200 acres (400 sq km) by Friday morning and was at 15% containment. It grew out of at least four smaller fires that erupted last Friday along State Route 166, forcing closures in both directions east of Santa Maria, a city of about 110,000 people. It has injured at least four people. The causes of the fires are under investigation.
"Wildfire risk will be elevated through the weekend across much of inland California as a heatwave gripping the area intensifies.
"But fire activity across California and parts of the American west is also expected to spike in the weeks to come as high temperatures collide with the strong winds that are more prevalent in the autumn months.
" 'In southern California, the threat is driven by persistent drought, high grass loads, and weakening coastal moisture,' according to a wildfire forecast by the state’s fire department.
"Vegetation is already dangerously dry in the state, especially in southern California where thick brush and desiccated shrubs can quickly turn ignitions into infernos, and the coming heat will bake more moisture out of the landscapes.
"Fires will be more challenging to control and are expected to exhibit extreme behavior, according to an advisory issued from federal fire analysts this week, which said the mountains and deserts of southern California were seeing 'record dry levels'."
Source:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/08/california-canyon-fire
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/Xmhsy
#ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #WildfireSeason #Wildfires #ExtremeDrought #Drought #CaliforniaWx #WildfireWx
Dramatic skies and rare green hills in the Los Banos area.
It is so windy in Monterey County that the last of my optimism for 2025 just blew away. No, that's ridiculous. I didn't actually have any left.
Risk rises for #mudslides around #LACounty fire zones; prepare for worst-case scenario, officials warn
Alene Tchekmedyian, Rong-Gong Lin II, Melody Gutierrez, LA Times
January 26, 2025
"With more rain on the way, officials warned Sunday of an increasing risk of mudslides in #LosAngelesCounty's burn areas, with a 10% to 20% chance of significant #FlashFlooding and #DebrisFlows capable of damaging roads and homes in and around areas devastated by #wildfires.
"'This is the worst-case scenario to prepare for,' said Kristan Lund, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard.
"'We do have increasing concern for the #BurnScars,' Lund said. The charred footprint of the Eaton fire, which blackened more than 14,000 acres, is the most worrisome. 'These #FlashFloods and these debris flows could happen in and near or below these burn scars.'
"A #FloodWatch took effect at 10 a.m. Sunday and was set to continue through 4 p.m. Monday for the burned areas of the #EatonFire in the #Altadena and #Pasadena areas; the #PalisadesFire and #FranklinFires in the Pacific Palisades and Malibu areas; the Hughes fire around Lake Castaic; and the Bridge fire in the San Gabriel Mountains west and southwest of Wrightwood. The flood watch started six hours earlier than originally anticipated as rain began falling steadily around Los Angeles."
Read more:
https://www.aol.com/news/risk-rises-mudslides-around-l-170323295.html
#ClimateCrisis #CaliforniaFires #BurnScar #FlashFloodWarning #FloodDanger #Mudslides #CaliforniaWx
@ascentale #BikeNite A1 Posting from rural Monterey County. Only light rain so far. Stepped outside to pull a carrot and gather a few herbs for supper, and happy to find a luscious strawberry on the vine.
#Gardening #OrganicGardening #SowTrueSeed #CaliforniaWx #CentralCoast #rain
Frost covered California poppies.
#CaliforniaPoppies #CaliforniaWx #CaliforniaWeather #CAwx #Napa #California #NativePlants
Eight people taken to hospital as waves up to 30ft high pound California coast
Six million people under high surf warning as powerful storms sweep through #California and #Oregon
by Maanvi Singh in Oakland, California, and Erum Salam
Fri 29 Dec 2023
"#GiantWaves as tall as 30ft crashing on to California’s coast have caused injuries and property damage, prompting evacuation warnings.
"At least eight people needed hospital treatment after towering waves crashed over seawalls in southern California on Thursday, engulfing seaside neighborhoods. On Friday, more than 6 million people remained under a high surf warning across California and Oregon. The National Weather Service (NWS) has predicted waves up to 40ft, warning: 'Stay away from rocks, jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Never turn your back to the ocean!'
"The season’s first huge swell, propelled by #GaleForceWinds across the Pacific Ocean, and a swath of low pressure off the west coast, combined with strong rains along parts of California, have created treacherous conditions. Evacuation orders were issued for Stinson beach in Marin county, north of San Francisco, and for parts of Santa Cruz along the central coast.
"The Los Angeles-area weather office wrote that powerful cyclones over northern Pacific waters were sending 12-17ft (3.6-5-meter) swells, creating 'tremendous wave energy across coastal waters'.
"At some points along California, breaking waves were predicted to reach 25ft (7.6 meters). Astronomical high tides were adding to a significant risk of more coastal flooding, forecasters said.
"'Overall, this is expected to be an exceptional high-surf and coastal #flooding event that has not occurred in many years,' the weather service said. 'Take caution and heed the direction of local authorities and lifeguards. Never ever turn your back to the water as damaging and life-threatening sneaker waves are likely to occur.'
"In the #BayArea region, there is a chance of thunderstorms into Saturday morning, according to the NWS. The weather service office in Medford, Oregon, also expected hazardous beach conditions and gusty winds of 30-50mph on Friday, warning of possible infrastructure damage.
"Surfers and beachgoers in Los Angeles and much of southern California are being warned that the risk of drowning is high, and several beaches and state parks across the state have been closed due to the weather.
"High surf is often a hazard of California winters. During the winter of 2020-2021, several people, including young children, died in the Bay Area after being swept out to sea by unexpectedly strong waves. Officials worry that risks are heightened this holiday weekend, when families often flock to the beach.
"A study this year found that California’s winter waves have gotten taller, and big waves have become more frequent since the 1970s, due to #ClimateChange."
Read more:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/dec/29/california-storms-weather-latest-waves
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