Officials have issued a flash flood warning Saturday for portions of Los Angeles and Riverside counties, including areas impacted by the Bridge Fire burn scar. The National Weather Service is urging residents to take precautions as heavy rain and flash flooding are expected through 8 p.m.
The flash flood warning covers areas including Falling Springs, Angeles Crest Highway between Mount Waterman and Big Pines, the western sections of the Bridge Fire burn scar, and Mount Baldy. According to the National Weather Service, Doppler radar shows thunderstorms dropping heavy rain across the region, with 1 to 2 inches already reported and another 0.5 to 1 inch possible.
Residents are being advised to exercise caution and avoid flooded roads, particularly in hilly terrain where low-water crossings can be dangerous.
The NWS emphasized the “turn around, don’t drown” warning, noting that most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Campers and hikers are also advised to stay away from streams and creeks, which can become hazardous during heavy rain.
Southwestern San Bernardino County and parts of Imperial County were also under flash flood warnings. Locations such as Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree Lake Campground, Morongo Valley, and Niland were expected to experience flooding, with State Route 247 and portions of CA Route 111 at risk.
The NWS described the threat as “life-threatening” and urged anyone witnessing flooding to report it to local authorities and the National Weather Service.
Authorities continue to monitor conditions closely as thunderstorms move through the region, stressing that residents should remain alert and avoid unnecessary travel until the warning expires.
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