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Although debris flows failed to materialize when a winter storm dumped rain in Woolsey Fire burn areas Tuesday, mandatory evacuations remained in place in Los Angeles and Ventura counties with more precipitation expected in the coming days.
Specific properties in the following areas received door-knock notifications and posted notices at their residences Monday night and evacuations began Tuesday morning in the Malibu area:
- Corral Canyon / El Nido
- Escondido / Old Chimney
- Escondido Drive / Latigo Canyon
- Malibu West / Trancas Canyon
- Malibou Lake
- All of Ramirez Canyon Road and adjacent streets
- Paradise Cove Mobile Home Park & Restaurant
- South Coast of Ventura County (Deer Creek/Yerba Buena)
- Matilija / Wheeler Springs / North fork (extending along Oso Road)
- Hansen Dam Equestrian Center 11127 Orcas Ave., Lakeview Terrace
- Pierce College 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills
- Juan Cabrillo Elementary School
- Point Dume Marine Science School
- Webster Elementary School
- Malibu Middle and High School
Heavy rain was expected through Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service. A total of 1.5 to 3 inches of rain is predicted in Los Angeles, Ventura and the Santa Barbara south coast, with up to 4.5 inches in south facing slopes and the Santa Monica Mountains, according to the weather service. Residents can expected widespread heavy rain, isolated thunderstorms and gusty southeast winds. Later in the week, rain could still bring mud and debris flows near recent burn areas, rockslides across canyon roads, significant travel delays due to road closures, stream and creek flooding, as well as roadway flooding. Sand bags are available at fire stations in several different locations. An evacuation order was in place in Santa Barbara County Tuesday morning, but the order was lifted in all areas at around 6 p.m. Evacuated residents returning to their homes who need a wheelchair or other specialized transport needs can call Easy Lift at 805-681-1180. A winter storm warning is in effect for mountain areas of Ventura and Los Angeles counties.All Malibu schools will be closed again tomorrow 1/16 due to weather conditions. More details by email to parents and staff coming shortly. @CityMalibu @webstermalibu @drpamsmmusdcab1 @burgess_iv @BGCMalibu @TheMalibuTimes @991KBU @MalibuNews
— Malibu Schools Pathway (@MalibuPathway) January 16, 2019
The storm was also expected to dump snow at elevations of 5,500 to 6,500 feet, with one to two feet of snow expected above 6,500 feet. Motorists are advised to keep an extra flashlight, food and water in vehicles in case of emergency. Rain will continue through Friday, before a warming and drying trend is expected to take over, the weather service reported. However, it’s still possible that another, weaker storm system could move into the area next week, according to the agency. KTLA’s Nouran Salahieh contributed to this story.Heavy rain expected through this evening. Check out the graphic below for details. High hourly rainfall rates expected today. People in and around recent burn areas should listen to local officials if asked to evacuate the areas. #cawx #Socal #LArain #WoolseyStorm #Montecito pic.twitter.com/5Qo9G7D3Bw
— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) January 15, 2019
Among the evacuees from the burn zone in Malibu: an African desert tortoise named Rommel. pic.twitter.com/IdGcXgAEkI
— eric spillman (@ericspillman) January 15, 2019
