Active AlertsOxnard, CA

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: A portion of southwest California, including the following counties, Southern and Southeast Santa Barbara and Ventura.
When: Until noon PST Wednesday.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
Additional Details: - At 1249 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Camarillo, Lompoc, Fillmore, Ojai, Montecito, Santa Ynez, Point Conception, Chatsworth, Moorpark, Santa Paula, Port Hueneme, Carpinteria, Solvang, Summerland and Rincon Point. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

What: South to southeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 35 to 55 mph likely.
Where: Most coastal and valley areas of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
When: Until 3 PM PST Thursday.
Impacts: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. There will be the risk of downed trees, especially considering the very wet soils that will occur this week. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

What: Large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet with dangerous rip currents.
Where: Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.
When: Until 11 AM PST Saturday.
Impacts: There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
Additional Details: Minor to potentially isolated moderate coastal flooding for south-facing beaches especially during high tides. This is expected to occur from this evening through Thursday due to strong southerly winds.

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.