Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor MONROVIA - Residents in the area of Ridgeside Drive and Oakglade Drive are under an evacuation warning ahead of potentially powerful storm.
“An Evacuation Warning means that there is potential threat to life and/or property, and those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets and livestock should leave now,” according to the City of Monrovia in a written statement. A flash flood watch was issued by the National Weather Service for areas affected by the Bobcat Fire, effective from 3 a.m. Tuesday, December 14, to 6 p.m., according to the City of Monrovia. Cities and county authorities are preparing for possible debris flows in areas affected by recent brush fires. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works issued a Phase II Debris and Mudflow Forecast for the above-mentioned areas, according to the City of Monrovia. The National Weather Service has forecast a strong storm expected to bring heavy rainfall over Monday night after 10 p.m., December 13 and through Tuesday, December 14. A wind advisory is set to begin at 12 a.m. December 14 and will last until 3 p.m. Tuesday, rain is expected before 10 a.m. with more rain and possibly a thunderstorm lasting through the day, according to the National Weather Service. Sandbags and gravel are available for Monrovia residents at Recreation Park, 620 S. Shamrock Ave., in the lot off East Olive Avenue. Residents must shovel their own gravel and are encouraged to bring a shovel and wear gloves and eye protection, according to the City of Monrovia. The Hillside Wilderness Preserve and Monrovia Canyon Park will be closed until further notice, according to the City of Monrovia. A 50 percent chance of showers is possible before 10 p.m. Tuesday. Wednesday is expected to be mostly sunny. |
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