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The new year is getting off to a soggy start for parts of Southern California, with “periods of moderate to heavy rain” expected<\/a> in the morning before giving the region a break by afternoon and into Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Flood advisories were in effect<\/a> in the western parts of L.A. County, and areas from Malibu to Burbank to Santa Clarita to Culver City were told they could experience flooding.<\/p>\n But it won’t last long. “Friday will mainly be dry before another system brings rain back to the area Saturday off and on into early next week,” according to the service.<\/p>\n Despite the storm system being less severe than last week\u2019s<\/u><\/a>, the ground and roads are already saturated, meaning there’s still a risk of mudslides, rock slides and other hazards, officials warned. A stretch of Topanga Canyon Boulevard was closed.<\/a> <\/p>\n If you’re enjoying this article, you’ll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. <\/p>\n A flood watch remains in effect in some SoCal areas, so avoid the roads if you can until the skies clear and authorities offer this warning for drivers: “Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”<\/p>\n L.A. County has already issued evacuation warnings for burn scar areas, including in parts of Altadena and Pacific Palisades. <\/p>\n It’s supposed to be one of the wettest New Year’s Days in decades, according to the National Weather Service. Here are the projected rain levels:<\/p>\n As another storm heads towards Southern California, the National Weather Service shared New Year’s Day rain facts.<\/p>\n Courtesy of the National Weather Service<\/p>\n )\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n The storm is predicted to rain on Pasadena\u2019s Rose Parade \u2014 the first time since 2006<\/a>.<\/p>\n Snow levels through New Year’s Day are expected to remain above 8,500 feet, then drop to around 7,500 feet on Friday.<\/p>\n Due to the increased hazard of mudslides and debris flows, evacuation warnings are in place in burn zones across L.A. County, including Palisades and Eaton fire areas.<\/p>\n Sign up for L.A. County’s emergency alerts for notifications here<\/a>. <\/p>\n Officials urge drivers to avoid the roads as much as possible. If you must travel, drivers should plan for possible road flooding and closures.<\/p>\n See latest road conditions in Southern California<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n This atmospheric river is expected to slightly weaker than last week’s, but take this latest round of storms seriously. The ground is already saturated which means we\u2019re at a higher risk for downed trees, rockslides and mudslides.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s an excerpt from our guide to understanding flood warnings, if any are issued:<\/p>\n Read more<\/b>: Flash Flood Warnings? Watches? Here\u2019s What You Need To Know<\/a><\/p>\n \n Please make your tax-deductible donation today.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Advice on driving in the rain:<\/p>\n Read more:\u00a0<\/b>What you should do if you end up driving in a flooded area<\/a><\/p>\n Dial 911 in an emergency.<\/p>\n However, if you need to report a flooded road or a downed tree, you can call the following non-emergency numbers:<\/p>\n If you’re in L.A. County and need sand bags<\/a>, you can find some at local fire houses.<\/p>\n This is a developing story. We fact check everything and rely only on information from credible sources (think fire, police, government officials and reporters on the ground). Sometimes, however, we make mistakes or initial reports turn out to be wrong. In all cases, we strive to bring you the most accurate information in real time and will update this story as new information becomes available.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nKeep up with LAist.<\/h3>\n
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