Orange County Rain Day Thanksgiving Day Thursday November 28 2019.
Southern California Thanksgiving Eve Storm hit on Wednesday November 27 2019 and is continuing on Thursday November 28 2019 and into Friday November 29 2019.
The National Weather Service is predicting that on Thursday November 27 2019 Thanksgiving Day Showers with heavy rainfall with heavy wind and possible Thunderstorms will occur.
Southland Beaches can expect elevated Surf of up to 7 Feet during the Thanksgiving Storm.
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory/Beach Hazards Statement/Flash Flood Watch.
Southern California Snow Report
Mountain High Ski Resort in Wrightwood California and Snow Summitt in Big Bear California Opening Day is Thursday November 28 2019. Bear Mountain opens on Friday November 29 2019.
Snow has hit the mountains. Chains are required up to Big Bear.
Please check before you go to the mountains at Cal Trans for latest road conditions.
Orange County Rain Day Recommendations
Alert OC
Registering your phone number with AlertOC to receive emergency notifications
Free Sandbags
Orange County Fire Department Free Sand Bag and Sand Program Locations Are Online
Please bring a shovel.
Many OCFD have empty Sand Bags.
Limited supply based on demand and availability
South OC Beaches Fire Department Location is in Laguna Niguel at 31461 Street of the Golden Lantern
Property Preparation
Keep Drains Free of Debris and Vegetations
Power Outages
Southern California Edison Power Outage Map is Online
San Diego Gas & Electric Power Outage Map is Online
Slow Down
Driving at slower speeds also helps drivers be prepared for sudden stops due to debris and other wet-weather driving hazards.
Keep Your Distance/Avoid Skids
A car needs two to three times more stopping distance on wet pavement, so allow extra following distance between cars
Use Center Lanes
Avoid outside lanes where water collects at curbside.
Avoid Distractions
Stay Informed
Tune into radio and television weather reports
Use weather apps to know where traffic congestion or crashes might be located
Watch For Potholes
Maintain A Safe Speed
Beware of Pooled Water on the Road
Vehicle Maintenance
Check Tires/Windshield Wipers/Check Brakes/Use Headlights/Use Windshield Defroster