Flash Flood Watch Continues; Laguna Beach 24-Hour Forecast

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — A flash flood watch continued Monday across Orange County's inland cities, the National Weather Service reported.

Orange County Inland Areas, including the cities of Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, San Clemente, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Garden Grove, Irvine, Orange, Fullerton, and Mission Viejo were expected to be affected by possible flooding through late Monday.

In Laguna Beach, residents were reminded to report all downed trees to Police Dispatch by calling: 949-497-0701.

Stay away from downed power lines and immediately call 911 if you see one.

"Heavy rainfall of 1- to 2-inches, locally higher, was forecast to occur across the southland," the NWS said. "There is the potential of mud slides and debris flows at recent burn scars, particularly near the Holy Fire burn scar."

Debris flows happen suddenly with little time to act, though the Orange County Department of Public Works set erosion control and water diversion sand bags in place. The possibility of minor flooding and debris flows remain.

All residents were asked to monitor forecasts and be prepared to take action should flash flood warnings be issued. Always heed advice of local officials, do not drive into flooded streets and turn around, don't drown.

Register for emergency alerts at www.AlertOC.com or by texting 92651 to 888777.

January 14-15 Hourly Forecast for Laguna Beach

Rain until this evening.

11am - Light Rain, 53°

Chance of rain: 97%. Wind 10 mph from the ESE.

12pm - Rain, 51°

Chance of rain: 78%. Wind 12 mph from the ESE.

1pm - Rain, 51°

Chance of rain: 78%. Wind 14 mph from the ESE.

2pm - Light Rain, 52°

Chance of rain: 77%. Wind 14 mph from the SE.

3pm - Light Rain, 53°

Chance of rain: 66%. Wind 13 mph from the SE.

4pm - Rain, 53°

Chance of rain: 66%. Wind 12 mph from the SSE.

5pm - Rain, 51°

Chance of rain: 68%. Wind 10 mph from the S.

6pm - Mostly Cloudy, 51°

Chance of rain: 38%. Wind 8 mph from the SSW.

7pm - Mostly Cloudy, 49°

Chance of rain: 33%. Wind 5 mph from the SSW.

8pm - Mostly Cloudy, 49°

Chance of rain: 22%. Wind 4 mph from the S.

9pm - Mostly Cloudy, 49°

Chance of rain: 18%. Wind 4 mph from the E.

10pm - Mostly Cloudy, 48°

Chance of rain: 12%. Wind 4 mph from the E.

11pm - Mostly Cloudy, 48°

Chance of rain: 10%. Wind 4 mph from the ESE.

12am - Mostly Cloudy, 47°

Chance of rain: 11%. Wind 4 mph from the ESE.

1am - Mostly Cloudy, 46°

Chance of rain: 11%. Wind 4 mph from the SE.

2am - Mostly Cloudy, 46°

Chance of rain: 11%. Wind 4 mph from the SE.

3am - Mostly Cloudy, 46°

Chance of rain: 12%. Wind 5 mph from the SE.

4am - Mostly Cloudy, 46°

Chance of rain: 15%. Wind 6 mph from the SE.

5am - Mostly Cloudy, 47°

Chance of rain: 23%. Wind 7 mph from the ESE.

6am - Mostly Cloudy, 47°

Chance of rain: 36%. Wind 9 mph from the ESE.

7am - Overcast, 48°

Chance of rain: 42%. Wind 10 mph from the ESE.

8am - Overcast, 49°

Chance of rain: 42%. Wind 11 mph from the ESE.
Data provided by darksky.net.

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