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Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 at 11:30AM Storm Updates: 𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛: A flood watch remains in effect until 7:00AM Wednesday morning. Turn around if you encounter a flooded roadway.𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗦: Per Caltrans District 11, as of 10:30AM Tuesday, the eastbound on-ramps to SR-78 at El Camino Real remain closed to pump out standing water. 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧: Wet weather is on the menu for much of the week before sunshine returns this weekend. More moderate rainfall will become "showery" Tuesday afternoon and evening along with a slight chance of thunderstorms.𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦: Thanks for taking it slow on the slippery roadways, leaving plenty of room between cars, and braking gently to avoid skidding. Be sure to use headlights if your wipers are on to ensure everybody sees you.𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗧𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗦: There will be significant high tides this week and through the weekend. The South Strand is likely to be closed during these morning high tides. When the high tides begin to recede, Public Works crews will clear any cobble and reopen the Strand to traffic. 𝗢𝗖𝗘𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗦: Take a moment to sign up for Oceanside emergency notifications by texting the word “Oceanside” to the number 67283. 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢: For further information on sandbags and other preparations, please visit https://lnkd.in/gVU9-jiV#Oceanside

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Attention Commercial Property Managers!As fall settles in, it's time to think ahead and prepare your properties for the upcoming winter. One essential task often overlooked is scheduling an appointment to clean your storm drains. Here's why it's crucial for you: Flood Prevention: Clogged storm drains can lead to flooding, causing extensive damage to your property and disrupting business operations.Leaf Buildup: Fall leaves can accumulate quickly, blocking drains and exacerbating drainage issues.Freezing Hassles: In colder regions, standing water in drains can freeze, posing safety risks. We understand the unique needs of commercial properties, and that's why Century Commercial Service is here to help. Our expert team will ensure your storm drains are clear and ready to handle whatever the winter weather brings. Contact us today to keep your properties safe and flood-free! #CenturyCommercialService #CCS #PlumbingService #CustomerService #StormDrainCleaning

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New South Wales STORM WATCH ·Severe Thunderstorm Warningfor HEAVY RAINFALLFor people in Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Riverina and Lower Western Forecast Districts.Issued at 3:40 pm Saturday, 13 January 2024.Heavy falls possible with thunderstorms.Weather Situation: A trough of low pressure combined with a moist, unstable atmosphere is triggering severe thunderstorms.Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Canberra, Cooma, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Griffith and Hay.Cherry Flat (Cooma) recorded 28.0 mm in the 30 minutes to 2.53 pm.Bondo (Cooma) recorded 34 mm in the 30 minutes to 3.19 pm.Benefield (Cooma) recorded 27 mm in the 30 minutes to 3.27 pm

...LIDIA DISSIPATES, BUT HEAVY RAINFALL AND FLOODING CONTINUE OVER PORTIONS OF WESTERN MEXICO......THIS IS THE LAST NHC ADVISORY...At 400 AM CDT (0900 UTC), the remnants of Lidia were located about 145 miles (235 km) north-northeast of Guadalajara, Mexico. The remnants are moving toward the northeast near 23 mph (37 km/h). Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches).HAZARDS AFFECTING LANDRAINFALL: The remnants of Lidia are expected to produce an additional 2 to 4 inches across portions of western Mexico through today, bringing storm total amounts to 12 inches locally. This rainfall may produce flash and urban flooding, along with possible mudslides in areas of higher terrain near the coast. SURF: Swells will continue to affect the west coast of Mexico and the Baja California peninsula through today. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office.

Attention Commercial Property Managers!As fall settles in, it's time to think ahead and prepare your properties for the upcoming winter. One essential task often overlooked is scheduling an appointment to clean your storm drains. Here's why it's crucial for you: Flood Prevention: Clogged storm drains can lead to flooding, causing extensive damage to your property and disrupting business operations.Leaf Buildup: Fall leaves can accumulate quickly, blocking drains and exacerbating drainage issues.Freezing Hassles: In colder regions, standing water in drains can freeze, posing safety risks. We understand the unique needs of commercial properties, and that's why Century Commercial Service is here to help. Our expert team will ensure your storm drains are clear and ready to handle whatever the winter weather brings. Contact us today to keep your properties safe and flood-free! #CenturyCommercialService #CCS #PlumbingService #CustomerService #StormDrainCleaning

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New South Wales STORM WATCH ·Severe Thunderstorm Warningfor HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDSFor people in parts of Hunter, Central Tablelands, Australian Capital Territory and South West Slopes Forecast Districts.Issued at 1:54 pm Thursday, 4 January 2024.Severe thunderstorms continue across parts of the ranges though central and southern NSW, as well as the ACT.Weather Situation: An inland trough is moving north-eastwards over NSW today, with a moist unstable airmass to the east of the trough favourable for severe thunderstorm activity.Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Katoomba, Capertee, Kandos, Bilpin, Oberon and Mount Ginini

New South Wales STORM WATCH ·Severe Thunderstorm Warningfor HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDSFor people in parts of Hunter and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts.Issued at 1:12 pm Thursday, 4 January 2024.Severe thunderstorms developing over the Central Tablelands and Hunter districts.Weather Situation: An inland trough is moving north-eastwards over NSW today, with a moist unstable airmass to the east of the trough favourable for severe thunderstorm activity.Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Bathurst, Katoomba, Kandos, Bilpin, Oberon and Trunkey Creek

NSW Incident Alerts · SEVERE STORM WARNING- PARTS OF CENTRAL, EASTERN #NSW - 3:16PM, Tuesday 13th February - Updated at 4:09PM, Tuesday 13th February A trough is generating slow moving thunderstorms across the central east, as well as a line of thunderstorms moving across the southwest along a cold front this afternoon.Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones over the next several hours in the Metropolitan and parts of the Hunter, Illawarra, Central Tablelands and Southern Tablelands districts. Locations which may be affected include #Penrith, #Parramatta, #Wollongong, #Bowral, #Campbelltown and #Katoomba.Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Riverina and Lower Western districts. Locations which may be affected include #Deniliquin, #Hay, #Wentworth, #Balranald, #Finley and #Jerilderie. Bellambi: Recorded wind gust of 107km/h Be alerted to severe weather and more by downloading the NSW Incident Alerts App - https://apple.co/39Y5tW2

New South Wales STORM WATCH ·Severe Thunderstorm Warningfor HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDSFor people in Central Tablelands and parts of Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains and Upper Western Forecast Districts.Issued at 4:06 pm Wednesday, 17 January 2024.Severe thunderstorms are affecting parts of northern and central NSW, including the Blue Mountains.Weather Situation: A warm and humid airmass combines with a trough of low pressure to produce thunderstorms with heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts.Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Penrith, Mudgee, Bathurst, Katoomba, Gunnedah, Narrabri, Walgett, Dubbo and Lightning Ridge.Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Lower Western district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.Info: Bom

New South Wales STORM WATCHoSdtneprso2t020t5it1ihmg2ulgt5gl0fggc297hag8uif0h8ml29c1978i ·Severe Thunderstorm Warningfor HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONESFor people in parts of Hunter, Metropolitan, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.Issued at 6:14 pm Saturday, 17 February 2024.Isolated severe storms continuing over the ranges in southeastern and central eastern NSW.Weather Situation: A moist and unstable airmass has triggered slow moving thunderstorms across the NSW ranges and along a trough through the southern inland this afternoon.Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Katoomba, Springwood, Capertee, Kandos, Bilpin and Captains Flat.37mm was recorded at Bilpin in the 40 minutes to 3:25 pm.Info: Bom