Camp Flog Gnaw is being postponed because of the rain in Los Angeles.
The annual music festival presented by Tyler, the Creator — which was supposed to take place this weekend on the grounds surrounding Dodger Stadium — will now happen Nov. 22 and 23 in the same location.
Southern California will be under a severe weather threat Saturday, with the most powerful wave of an incoming atmospheric river storm peaking over the weekend in Los Angeles County and bringing a risk of mudflows, debris flows and, possibly, a tornado.
If rain falls as forecast, this storm could result in downtown Los Angeles seeing its wettest November since 1985. Heavy rain brings the possibility of damaging flooding and landslides, with fire-scarred hillsides from the Eaton and Palisades fires at risk of fast-moving flows of mud and debris.
The worst will be generally on Saturday, from 3 a.m. to 6 p.m., said Ryan Kittell, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard.
Unfortunately, it’s not possible to be more specific than that 15-hour period, given the peculiar nature of this storm. And for any particular location, don’t expect it’ll rain heavily that entire time.
Rain rates have been fairly modest so far in L.A. County on Friday. But the rain is expected to intensify on Saturday, when most of the rain that will be dumped from this storm is expected from 3 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Eaton and Palisades burn scars could get an additional 5 inches of rain between Friday night through Sunday, said Ryan Kittell, meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Oxnard.
Part of what makes this storm so unpredictable and potentially problematic is that on Saturday, it’s going to spin like a top. That’s in contrast to the typical storm, which is pushed along by the jet stream, from west to east, and is easier to forecast.
In a worse-case scenario, it’ll just hang around and dump a lot of rain over a specific area, so it might be a little unpredictable to exactly time out. And that’s the reason why it’s potentially so problematic in terms of debris flow. On the flip side, it could also wobble off shore, and produce less rain over land than we might expect.
This week’s rainstorm could make roads and freeways slick and dangerous. Here are some quick tips for driving and other rain safety tips from the pages of The Times.
1. Don’t enter flooded streets. As little as 6 inches of water can cause cars to stall or knock an adult off their feet. Two feet of water can sweep a car off the road, including an SUV or pickup truck. Any amount of water means you won’t be able to see what condition the road is in. Heed all road closure notifications and instructions from emergency responders.
The storm was only giving Los Angeles a light sprinkle on Friday morning.
According to the National Weather Service, the rain was falling at a rate of about a tenth of an inch an hour, no where near the type of heavy downpour that would trigger a mud or debris flow in the foothills.
As the rain picked up and pools of water formed along the roadside, homeowner Armen Mehrabi arrived at his Altadena home.
Asked about the storm preparation in the neighborhood, Mehrabi replied “people around here don’t really care.”
Near Rubio Canyon Trail, plots where homes once stood soak up the rainfall. Many have prominent yard signs reading “Altadena is not for sale,” and all have prepared for the coming storm, wrapped with barriers and sand, with more piled on uphill portions.
Evidence of the blaze can still be seen in blackened trees, partial homes and the many no trespassing signs.
Friday’s storms also shut down a pair of Southern California amusement parks.
According to the park websites for Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain, both parks were closed Friday “due to inclement weather.”
As their name suggests, flash floods can develop quickly, sometimes in just a few minutes and without visible signs of rain, according to Ready L.A. County.
Be aware of flood hazards wherever you live, but especially if your home is in a low-lying area, near water or near a recently burned hillside, Ready L.A. County advises.
Near Eaton Canyon in Altadena, the epicenter of January’s Eaton fire, driveways were dotted with white sandbags to help shield from debris runoff. Residents, including Andrew Beck, said they are concerned about soil toxicity during the flood threats.
Walking near New York Drive carrying an umbrella, Beck often talks to neighbors near the foothills at the epicenter of the fire scar.
Disruptions at two of California’s busiest airports were at a minimum Friday morning as a huge atmospheric river began to drench the state.
The traffic was light driving into Los Angeles International Airport Friday morning, where the digital boards showing flights in and out listed few cancellations.
A downed tree fell in Los Angeles’ Westlake District, blocking off South Hoover Street and damaging several vehicles, Fox 11 LA reported.
No injuries were reported.
While morning commuters in Los Angeles are seeing some light drizzle, Ventura County is experiencing the heaviest rainfall of the storm so far.
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for Ventura County that is in effect until 11 a.m. Minor flooding is expected due to excessive rainfall in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
A fast-moving atmospheric river heads toward California and could pack a punch, with the possibility of periods of heavy rain, and a risk of flooding and debris flows in recently burned areas.
With days of rain here, driving the roads of L.A. can get treacherous.
Here are some tips:
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