Southern California is in for a wet week, with the potential for what the weather service is calling "widespread" impacts.
Ahead of the heavy rain, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass has issued an evacuation warning for the Palisades, Sunset and Hurst burn scar areas due to the potential for mud and debris flows.
The warning is in effect from 9 p.m. on Sunday until 9 a.m. on Tuesday.
Storm details
When is the rain coming?
Rain is expected to arrive in Ventura and Los Angeles counties Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service.
When is the rain heaviest?
Moderate to heavy rain is expected early Monday, with significant snow and damaging winds starting at about 3 a.m. Heaviest impacts, including the possibility of widespread flooding and thunderstorms, are expected to last until around 9 p.m.
Rain continues all week
Light rain is expected to continue Tuesday through Friday.
Upcoming weather alerts for L.A.
- A Flood Watch will go into effect on Monday, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- A Wind Advisory will go into effect Monday, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- A High Surf Advisory will go into effect Monday at 10 a.m. through Thursday, Feb. 19 at 9 a.m. for the Pacific Palisades, Playa del Rey, San Pedro and Port of Los Angeles areas. Angelenos are encouraged to avoid the ocean.
- A Gale Watch, which includes sustained surface winds near coastal areas, will go into effect Monday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for all inner waters near the Pacific Palisades, Playa del Rey, San Pedro and Port of Los Angeles areas. Angelenos are encouraged to avoid boating until the weather is calmer.
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