
NOAA's Winter 2026–2027 Outlook
Winter is right around the corner, and El Niño could play a big role in how the season unfolds across the United States.
A Weather Alert has been issued for a nearby area. While your current location is outside of the impacted area, please stay alert and monitor weather conditions. # SUMMARY -------------------- The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a - Flash Flood Warning for... East Central Los Angeles County in southwestern California... Including central and southern parts of the Bridge Burn Scar. - Until 200 PM PDT. - At 1124 AM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1 inch in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Rock slides, mud slides, and minor debris flows are possible. # DETAILS -------------------- HAZARD Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE Radar indicated. IMPACT Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Rock slides, mud slides, and minor debris flows. SOME LOCATIONS THAT WILL EXPERIENCE FLASH FLOODING INCLUDE San Dimas, Glendora, Pomona, La Verne and Claremont. Central and southern Bridge Burn Scar. ISSUED AT Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 11:24 AM PDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA HEADER BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED | Flash Flood Warning # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Follow directions of emergency management, law enforcement, and fire agency officials.
A Weather Alert has been issued for a nearby area. While your current location is outside of the impacted area, please stay alert and monitor weather conditions. # HEADLINE -------------------- STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT EAST SOUTHERN AND EASTERN LOS ANGELES COUNTY THROUGH 1215 PM PDT # SUMMARY -------------------- At 1117 AM PDT, strong showers and thunderstorms will continue across southern and eastern Los Angeles County. # DETAILS -------------------- HAZARD Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE Radar indicated. IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE Long Beach... Wrightwood... San Dimas... Glendora... West Covina... Mount Wilson... Pomona... Whittier... Pasadena... Buena Park... Chino Hills... La Habra... Montclair... La Verne... Pinon Hills... Brea... Diamond Bar... Baldwin Park... Artesia... and Azusa. ISSUED AT Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 11:19 AM PDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service OXNARD CA HEADER Special Weather Statement # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills CA, Eastern San Gabriel Mountains CA, Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles CA, Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley CA, Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor CA, Los Angeles County Beaches CA, Western Antelope Valley Foothills CA
# HEADLINE -------------------- STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN VENTURA AND CENTRAL LOS ANGELES COUNTIES THROUGH NOON PDT # SUMMARY -------------------- At 1058 AM PDT, strong showers and thunderstorms will continue across southeastern Ventura and central Los Angeles Counties. # DETAILS -------------------- HAZARD Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. A brief weak tornado is possible. SOURCE Radar indicated. IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE Long Beach... Oxnard... Thousand Oaks... Simi Valley... Camarillo... Fillmore... Acton... Encino... Inglewood... Manhattan Beach... Agoura Hills... Venice... Rancho Palos Verdes... Hollywood... Van Nuys... Alhambra... Mount Wilson... Culver City... Torrance... and Universal City. ISSUED AT Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service OXNARD CA HEADER Special Weather Statement # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Calabasas and Agoura Hills CA, Central Ventura County Valleys CA, Eastern San Fernando Valley CA, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area CA, Interstate 5 Corridor CA, Los Angeles County Inland Coast including Downtown Los Angeles CA, Malibu Coast CA, Southeastern Ventura County Valleys CA, Ventura County Inland Coast CA, Western San Fernando Valley CA, Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor CA, Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area CA, Eastern San Gabriel Mountains CA, Los Angeles County Beaches CA, Los Angeles County San Gabriel Valley CA, Palos Verdes Hills CA, Santa Clarita Valley CA, Santa Susana Mountains CA, Southern Ventura County Mountains CA, Ventura County Beaches CA
# HEADLINE -------------------- FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. WHERE Western Los Angeles County in southwestern California... Northern Ventura County in southwestern California... WHEN Until 100 PM PDT. IMPACTS Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rock and mud slides possible. ADDITIONAL DETAILS - At 1050 AM PDT, Doppler radar indicated isolated areas of locally heavy rain due to showers and thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Rock and mud slides possible. - SOME LOCATIONS THAT WILL EXPERIENCE FLOODING INCLUDE - Malibu, Acton, Ojai, Chatsworth, Northridge, Woodland Hills, Santa Clarita, Agoura Hills, Van Nuys, Encino, North Hollywood, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Universal City, Burbank, Hollywood and Venice. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood ISSUED AT Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 10:51 AM PDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA HEADER Flood Advisory # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Los Angeles CA, Ventura CA
# HEADLINE -------------------- BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected. WHERE Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. WHEN Through late Thursday night. IMPACTS There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. ADDITIONAL DETAILS Minor beach erosion and tidal overflows may occur across south-facing beaches especially along the Malibu Coast and in the Long Beach area. ISSUED AT Monday, October 19, 2026 at 12:31 PM PDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA HEADER Coastal Hazard Message # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Los Angeles County Beaches, Malibu Coast, Ventura County Beaches
Closest strike: 20.91 miles Monitor Storms You are not at immediate risk, but frequently check WeatherBug to see if storms are moving towards you. Be aware that new storms can also form with little notice.

Winter is right around the corner, and El Niño could play a big role in how the season unfolds across the United States.










