A late season storm brought a moist and unstable air mass to Southwestern California. Strong thunderstorms generated heavy rand and flash flooding in the mountains of Ventura county.
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A late season storm brought a moist and unstable air mass to Southwestern California. Strong thunderstorms generated heavy rand and flash flooding in the mountains of Ventura county.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Los Angeles, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 2, 1:14 PM PST, 2 hours 26 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
214 PM PDT Sun Jun 2 2019
.SYNOPSIS...02/1241 PM.
A low pressure system is expected to linger over the region
through Monday. There is a chance of afternoon and evening
thunderstorms through Monday, mainly across the mountains and
interior areas. A warming and drying trend will develop Monday
through Wednesday, then another trough could bring cooling for
late week.
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.SHORT TERM (TDY-WED)...02/214 PM.
A persistent closed upper level low centered along the
California/Nevada border is bringing another day of afternoon
thunderstorms to the area. As it moves to the southeast over the
next couple of days the afternoon high temperatures will get
closer to normal and the afternoon rainstorms should end. Marine
stratus along the coast will be the morning norm.
A mostly cloudy day is shaping up across the coastal areas, with
less clearing than expected, especially along the SBA south coast. Some
coastal areas could still see patches of sun break through this
afternoon.
A flash flood watch remains in effect for this afternoon and
evening when showers and thunderstorms are expected. We're in a
broad marginal risk area for excessive precipitations associated
with the afternoon showers. Precipitable water values are quite
high (over an inch) and will remain that way until Tuesday. There
is light steering flow so the storms that are developing are
remaining fairly stationary, increasing the risk of flash
flooding.
The coastal low clouds and stratus will return tonight and the
marine layer should make it to about 3000 feet, so expect the
clouds to make it into the coastal valleys to the foothills. The
upper level low will slowly drift and wobble southeast into San
Diego County by Monday. expecting high temperatures to jump a bit
and the likelihood of afternoon showers to drop.
Tuesday will begin with low clouds and stratus, but a little less
into the interior. The upper level low will move into AZ and we'll
be under a meridional pattern with northerly flow aloft.
Slight ridging aloft will build in over the region in the wake of
the low and a brief warming trend should go with it. Temperatures
will warm to above normal levels on Wednesday, and should peak
between Wednesday and Thursday when the ridge axis moves overhead.
Summer-like weather with temperatures in the valleys in the
possibly into 80s, and in the 90s in the Antelope Valley.
.LONG TERM (THU-SUN)...02/213 PM.
An upper level trof will form to our northwest and drop down to
our west during the extended period. As this transit happens our
pattern will shift from zonal, westerly winds to southwesterly
winds aloft. Noted the LAX-DAG gradient jumps to 8.5 on Thursday,
so watching for wind impacts then.
By the Sunday/Monday the weather pattern looks to return to a
typical June pattern with a ridge of high pressure over northern
Mexico and Texas, and troughing through the Pacific Northwest.
Onshore flow should persist, keeping a persistent marine layer in
place, and typical night through morning low clouds and fog for
this time of year. Heights rise in the extended up to 585 DM which
should get temperatures back to normal or a bit above.
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.AVIATION...02/1848Z.
At 1710Z at KLAX, the marine layer was around 3300 feet deep. The
top of the inversion was around 5100 ft with a temp of 16 deg C.
Widespread low clouds in all coastal and valley areas and into the
coastal slopes this morning. Conds were MVFR, except LIFR to
VLIFR in the foothills and mtn slopes, and locally on the Central
Coast. There is a chance that there will be some clearing today,
but even if there is, it will be slow, with clouds lingering
through the late morning or early afternoon in the valleys and
into the mid afternoon hours across the coastal plain. Expect cigs
to linger near the coast through the day, especially south of Pt
Conception.
There is a slight chance of thunderstorms across the mtns, the
Cuyama Valley and the interior valleys of SLO County this
afternoon and evening.
Low clouds should be widespread in all coastal and valley areas
tonight/Mon morning.
KLAX...Moderate confidence in the 18Z TAF. There is a 20-30%
chance that cigs will scatter out for a few hours between 20Z and
02Z. There is a 20% chance that cigs will stay in the MVFR
category all day.
KBUR...Moderate confidence in the 18Z TAF. There is a 20-30%
chance that cigs will not scatter out this afternoon, with MVFR
cigs lingering thru the period. If cigs scatter out, there is a
20-30% chance that cigs will arrive as early as 03Z this evening.
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.MARINE...02/100 PM.
Across the outer waters, high confidence that winds and seas will
remain below Small Craft Advisory (SCA) levels thru Mon. There is
a 20-30% chance of SCA level winds Mon night through Tue night,
SCA conds are expected Wed thru Thu.
Across the inner waters, fairly high confidence that winds and
seas will remain below SCA levels through Thu, except SCA conds
are likely across the inner waters north of Pt Sal Thu.
There is an outside chance of a shower/thunderstorm drifting off
the mountains and into the SBA Channel this afternoon/evening.
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.LOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...Flash Flood Watch in effect until 9 PM PDT this evening for
zones 38-52>54-59. (See LAXFFALOX).
PZ...NONE.
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.HAZARD POTENTIAL OUTLOOK (WED-SUN).
No significant hazards expected.
&&
PUBLIC...jld
AVIATION...Sweet/DB
MARINE...Sweet/DB
SYNOPSIS...Hall/Delerme
weather.gov/losangelesSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service OXNARD CA
1220 PM PDT Sun Jun 2 2019
CAZ053-022045-
Ventura County Mountains CA-
1220 PM PDT Sun Jun 2 2019
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR THE MOUNTAINS IN NORTHERN
VENTURA COUNTY UNTIL 145 PM PDT...
At 1214 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms in the mountains of northern Ventura county, with the
strongest storm around 10 miles east of Reyes Peak. The storms
are nearly stationary.
Hail up to three quarter of an inch in diameter and wind gusts up to
50 mph will be possible with these storms. In addition, these storms
are producing frequent lightning and heavy rainfall, capable of
roadway flooding.
Locations potentially impacted include... Lockwood Valley... Rose
Valley...Ventura County Thomas Fire Zone 6... Ventura County Thomas
Fire Zone 9... Ventura County Thomas Fire Zone 10...Reyes Peak...
and portion of Highway 33.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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LAT...LON 3484 11924 3481 11924 3481 11904 3480 11898
3479 11898 3479 11889 3449 11898 3451 11925
3459 11935 3485 11928
TIME...MOT...LOC 1914Z 240DEG 49KT 3490 11857
Gomberg/SweetSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service OXNARD CA
152 PM PDT Sun Jun 2 2019
CAZ037-051-022145-
San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys CA-
San Luis Obispo County Mountains CA-
152 PM PDT Sun Jun 2 2019
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN SAN LUIS OBISPO
COUNTY UNTIL 245 PM PDT...
At 144 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles southeast of California Valley in the Carrizo Plain, or 10
miles north of Cuyama, moving south at 10 mph.
Half inch hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
this storm. In addition, heavy downpours and localized flooding of
roads, dry washes and low lying areas are expected.
Locations impacted include...
Cuyama...and Carrizo Plain...
and the San Luis Obispo Mountains near Cuyama.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local forecasts
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
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LAT...LON 3526 11981 3526 11967 3518 11966 3518 11956
3494 11956 3504 11987 3523 11996 3529 11981
TIME...MOT...LOC 2050Z 006DEG 8KT 3512 11972
Smith/GombergSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service OXNARD CA
436 PM PDT Sun Jun 2 2019
CAZ037-038-051>053-030100-
San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys CA-
San Luis Obispo County Mountains CA-Ventura County Mountains CA-
Santa Barbara County Mountains CA-Cuyama Valley CA-
436 PM PDT Sun Jun 2 2019
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN VENTURA...NORTH
CENTRAL SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS...AND SOUTHEASTERN SAN LUIS
OBISPO COUNTIES UNTIL 600 PM PDT...
At 430 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
southeast of Cuyama extending south and southeast toward Big Pine
Mountain and Reyes Peak, moving south at 10 mph. Radar estimates
rainfall rates of one half to one inch per hours with these storms.
Half inch hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
this storm complex, along with heavy rain and local flooding of
roads, streams, and previously dry washes.
Locations impacted include...
Cuyama...Highway 166...Western Lockwood Valley...Reyes Peak...
Big Pine Mountain...
and Highway 33 from Lockwood Valley Road to the Santa Barbara County
line.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3507 11947 3490 11947 3490 11938 3488 11938
3488 11928 3486 11928 3486 11924 3481 11924
3481 11921 3462 11921 3466 11968 3507 11965
TIME...MOT...LOC 2330Z 000DEG 9KT 3491 11950
Smith/KaplanThe Los Angeles radar (KVTX), 52 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 23:40 UTC.
1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
California Highway Patrol reported flash flooding as well as mud and debris flows along Highway 33, near Quatal Canyon Road. Highway 33 was completely closed.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
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