Orange County expecting heavy rainfall, mudslides and flooding possible
January 22nd, 2010 - 5:01 am ICT by BNO News ( Leave a comment )LOS ANGELES (BNO NEWS) – The National Weather Service on Thursday predicted substantial rainfall will hit Orange County, saying road flooding and mudslides are possible.
The heaviest precipitation is expected between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. PST, country residents are advised to take precautions because the coming rain will be falling on ground that is already effected by between two and three inches of rain that has already fallen.
Motorists are advised to be extra cautious on the road and residents living in hilly areas should be mindful of mudslide danger. Flash flood warnings have been issued for Eastern Orange County, including San Clemente, Mission Viejo, Laguna Beach, San Juan, Capistrano, Rancho Santa Margarita, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, and Aliso Viejo.
The Orange County Emergency Center remains activated to respond to the current weather situation and the Center’s Public Information Hotline is staffed and ready to accept inquiries regarding the storms.
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