Rainy Weather Headed to Sierra Madre

Residents should prepare for a threat of mudslides or flooding as an early season rainfall heads toward the Los Angeles County mountains, according to the National Weather Service.

Forecasters expect less than a quarter inch of rain to the area, however there is a slight chance thunderstorms could bring a higher rainfall amount, the agency reported. Wind gusts could hit about 50 mph.

Los Angeles County locals and workers are gearing up for early season storms with sandbags and concrete barriers in the Station Fire Burn area, according to KNBC-TV.

It could take about three to five more years for the land burned by the 2009 Station Fire to fully recover, which means several more anxious winters, KNBC reported. 

Officials urge locals to clean out storm drains to prevent localized urban flooding and finish any outdoor projects.

With forecasts calling for a 90% chance of rain for Wednesday, it is expected the city will issue a Green Flag alert. More information on the various stages of the alert system is available on the city's emergency blog.

• Sierra Madre Emergency Blog: Prepare For This Year's Rain Season

Drivers should look out since accumulated oil on the asphalt can also make the roads slippery, according to the NWS. The mountains could have snow in higher elevations.