California: Flood Watch in effect until Thu 4:00 PM
The National Weather Service has a flood watch in effect for 9 areas of California, lasting until Thursday, October 22 at 4:00 PM PDT.

The National Weather Service has a flood watch in effect for 9 areas of California, lasting until Thursday, October 22 at 4:00 PM PDT.

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The National Weather Service has a flood watch in effect for 9 areas of California, lasting until Thursday, October 22 at 4:00 PM PDT.
A watch is a heads-up: the hazard is possible, and residents should make plans now in case it develops.
The forecasters' summary: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
Malibu Coast, Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range and Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains.
The National Weather Service advises: "You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop."
Alerts can be extended, upgraded or cancelled at short notice; check the National Weather Service or local officials for the latest. Information from the National Weather Service. Generated automatically.
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