It extends to 2 a.m.
This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH!
reads the NWS statement.
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It also warns of the potential for pea-sized hail.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Glendale CA, Santa Clarita CA and Thousand Oaks CA until 8:45 PM PST.
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The slides severed the major east-west artery in theHollywoodHills.
The mudslide in Studio City (David McNew/AFP via Getty Images)
Commuters and residents are likely looking at an extensive closure of the popular canyon road.
The slides were reported around midday Wednesday, prompting a closure of Mulholland between Skyline and Bowmont drives.
Southbound Coldwater Canyon Drive was closed at Mulholland.
Crumbing hillsides close a stretch of Mulholland Drive.https://t.co/mM6CLMkqa6
There were no reports of any injuries.
Drivers are advised to avoid these areas which are at heightened risk of mudslides and sudden closures.
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Fire crews evacuated residents from nine homes on the stretch.
In the Tarzana/Encino area, three homes were impacted by a debris flow along Boris Drive, prompting someevacuations.
More rain is expected tonight.
However, in areas near hillsides the additional rain could quickly trigger additional slides.
A little heavier rain beginning to fall in San Luis Obispo Co as seen on this radar loop.
Small hail has been observed.
Expect roadway flooding and strong flows in creeks.
Moderate to heavy showers are expanding over Ventura and Los Angeles County.
Small hail has been observed.
Expect roadway flooding and strong flows in creeks.
Downtown L.A. is expected to see just under an inch, while Pasadena should see another 1.17 inches.
NWS monitors at that site recorded 13.15 inches over the past three days.
Projections see a trough of low pressure zipping down the west coast and through Southern California on Thursday.
All areas should see about a 3 hour period of steady rain and mountain snow.
Additionally, Gusty west to northwest winds will form Wednesday and continue into Thursday.
Show levels will lower each day with mountain snow issues increasing.
Saturday through at least Tuesday will be dry and warmer.
There could also be some lingering pockets of precipitation through early Friday.
City officials said the warnings will be in effect until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday.
In the Hollywood Hills, which has been hardest hit, cleanup, assessment and warnings remain.
A mudslide severely damaged six homes and threatened a seventh along Beverly Drive in the Beverly Crest area.
City Building and Safety crews are assessing the extent of damage to the homes.
A section of Mulholland near Fryman Canyon Park was also closed.
And the relentless atmospheric river event is not over yet.
The only higher two-day rain totals in L.A. were in 1934 and 1956.
Everyone needs to be at a high state of readiness.
Do not let your guard down.
Falling trees also have menaced the region.
Several power poles were damaged, but no injuries were reported.
There was no immediate estimate on when all power would be restored.
NWS updated its rainfall totals at noon on Tuesday, and there are some eye-popping numbers.
NWS monitors at that site recorded 13.15 inches of rain in the past 72 hours.
Evacuation warnings were issued overnight for areas of Culver City adjacent to significant slopes.
Officials are warning of possible debris or mudflows there.
It still was raining in Culver City at 10:15 a.m. City Building and Safety crews were assessing the extent of damage to the homes.
Six Flags Magic Mountain remains closed today due to the storm.
Knotts Berry Farm is also closed, along with the Getty Center and Getty Villa.
The Los Angeles Zoo remains closed, as well.
A man had jumped into the Los Angeles River after his dog fell in.
This additional rain will likely cause additional flash flooding as well as rock and mudslide activity.
Recent burn areas could also see debris flow.
It follows state and county emergency declarations.
Among the late developments is that Disneyland is closing two hours early tonight, at 8 p.m.
The resort closed down an hour early on Sunday night at 10 p.m. rather than 11.
Los Angeles officials urged residents to stay home and off the roads Monday.
Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in eight California counties, including Los Angeles and Orange counties.
Los Angeles County later declared its own state of emergency.
LAFD reported that Benedict Canyon and Beverly Glen Canyon roads were closed because of flooding and rock slides.
Other homes and at least 3 cars also damaged.
Last night, evacuation orders were put in place for a portion of Topanga.
Immediate threat to life.
This is a lawful order to leave now.
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District schools were closed Monday.
Two homes sustained significant damage in Studio City when mud and debris slid down a hillside along Lockridge Road.
Fire crews evacuated residents from nine homes on the stretch.
Several homes on Lockridge Road in Studio City damaged after part of the hillside came down.
Look at the boulders that made their way down the hill to Fryman.
Here, trouble on Lockridge Road thanks to a#debrisFlowin#StudioCityin the#HollywoodHills.
Conditions will deteriorate as the afternoon unfolds.
A flood advisory was issued for the rest of L.A. County through 3 p.m. as rain continued falling.
Six Flags Magic Mountain and Knotts Berry Farm are closed today.
The Getty Center and Villa and The Los Angeles Zoo announced they would also be closed.
City News Service contributed to this report.
