Evacuation Warning Issued for Orange County Canyon Areas near Airport Fire
Voluntary Evacuation Warning in Effect for Five Canyons
A voluntary evacuation warning will go into effect at 8 a.m. Thursday for several canyon areas near the Airport Fire burn scar in Orange County as a storm brings hours of rainfall to Southern California. The affected areas include Trabuco Canyon, Hot Springs Canyon, Bell Canyon, Long Canyon, and Modjeska Canyon.
Reason for Evacuation Warning
The evacuation warning is due to the possibility of debris flows from the burn scar. The Airport Fire started on September 9 in the Trabuco Canyon area and burned more than 23,500 acres before containment on October 5.
Flash Flood Watches Issued for Widespread Areas of Southern California
Flash flood watches will go into effect on Thursday for widespread parts of Southern California. Scattered light showers will spread across the area on Wednesday before the flash flood watches start on Thursday afternoon and continue through the night. High rainfall rates could trigger flash flooding and slides in vulnerable burn scar areas.
Rainfall Expectations
The brunt of the storm will arrive on Thursday, with widespread rain likely to impact the area for about 36 hours. Pockets of steady rain are possible with moderate to heavy rainfall, especially in mountain communities. Rain will ramp up in the afternoon as the system moves from west to east through the evening and overnight, bringing the highest risk of flooding problems and debris flows in wildfire burn scar areas.
Conclusion
Residents in the affected areas are advised to be prepared and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. It is crucial to stay informed about the storm’s progression and any updates on the evacuation warning.
FAQs
* When does the voluntary evacuation warning take effect? The warning will go into effect at 8 a.m. on Thursday.
* Which areas are affected? Trabuco Canyon, Hot Springs Canyon, Bell Canyon, Long Canyon, and Modjeska Canyon.
* Why is the evacuation warning issued? The warning is issued due to the possibility of debris flows from the burn scar.
* What is the expected rainfall? The storm is expected to bring widespread rain to the area for about 36 hours, with pockets of steady rain and moderate to heavy rainfall in mountain communities.
