Weather Alerts for RIVERSIDE MOUNTAINSIssued by the National Weather Service |
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RIVERSIDE MOUNTAINS | ||
Areas Affected: Riverside County Mountains |
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Effective: Tue, 3/21 6:00am | Updated: Tue, 3/21 10:28am | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Wed, 3/22 6:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Snowfall of 1 to 2 feet from 5500 to 6500 feet, 2 to 3 feet from 6500 to 7500 feet, and locally 4 feet or more on the higher peaks is expected. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Riverside County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow level will be rise to near 7000 feet this morning, then fall to around 5500 feet for late this afternoon and 4000 feet for late tonight. The snow level will then fluctuate around 4500 feet for Wednesday afternoon and evening. Information: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. |
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RIVERSIDE MOUNTAINS | ||
Areas Affected: Riverside County Mountains - Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills |
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Effective: Tue, 3/21 6:00am | Updated: Tue, 3/21 10:28am | Urgency: Future |
Expires: Wed, 3/22 6:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Possible |
Details:
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Southwest California, including the following areas, Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas, Riverside County Mountains, San Bernardino County Mountains, San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A rapidly intensifying low pressure system off the California coast with moisture from an atmospheric river is expected to bring widespread moderate to locally heavy rainfall this morning. A band of more widespread showers is expected to move through the area during the late afternoon and evening. Showers will then continue at times through Wednesday. There is also a slight chance of thunderstorms for tonight and Wednesday morning. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Information: You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. |