Heavy Rainstorm To Hit Sherman Oaks Thursday Night - Sherman Oaks, CA - Forecasters gave a 100% chance of rain showers with the possibility for thunderstorms.
LOS ANGELES (KABC) Tens of thousands of Southern California Edison customers were without power Wednesday as strong winds posed the risk of downing power lines that could spark wildfires.
SCE imposed public safety power shutoffs, in which electricity is turned off for customers in wind-prone areas. As of early Wednesday afternoon, over 26,800 SCE customers had their power shut off, while another 36,000 customers were under consideration for shutoffs.
A map of the utility s PSPS activity is available here.
Meanwhile, firefighters battling blazes across the Southland appeared to have gained the upper hand while contending with the strong winds following a day of ferocious Santa Anas that battered mountain and valley areas.
Ferocious winds battered mountain and valley areas across the Southland today, dramatically raising the risk of wildfires and prompting precautionary power outages for thousands of residents, who were warned to be prepared to immediately evacuate if blazes erupt.
UpdatedWed, Jan 20, 2021 at 11:27 am PT
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A high surf advisory and a red flag warning were set to expire Tuesday night. (Shutterstock)
PACIFIC PALISADES, CA A day after wind gusts topped 80 mph in parts of Los Angeles County, more strong winds are expected to buffet the county tomorrow. The National Weather Service s Wind Advisory remains in place through Wednesday at 6 p.m., and may be extended as conditions change.
A high surf advisory and a red flag warning were set to expire Tuesday night. Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, the NWS said. Gusty winds and reduced visibility from blowing dust will make driving difficult. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
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High wind gusts hit the Los Angeles County coast Tuesday. (Shutterstock)
MARINA DEL REY, CA Ferocious winds battered mountain and valley areas across the Southland Tuesday, dramatically raising the risk of wildfires and prompting precautionary power outages for thousands of residents, who were warned to be prepared to immediately evacuate if blazes erupt.
A high-surf advisory will be in effect at Los Angeles County beaches through 10 p.m. Tuesday, with winds expected to reach 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
high surf will affect beaches in Los Angeles County, producing beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions, the National Weather Service reports.