Heavy Rain In Malibu: Expect Traffic Issues, Power Outages

MALIBU, CA — Following several days of unseasonably warm temperatures, a storm arrived early Monday to deliver a dose of much needed rain to drought-stricken Los Angeles County.

Malibu is forecasted to get up to two inches of rain by Tuesday, which could cause the city issues like flooding, power outages and traffic issues, the city warned on Monday. The rain will be heaviest Monday evening.

Wind gusts could reach up to 45 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service for Los Angeles and Oxnard. Malibu had not seen any power outages or traffic signal malfunctions as of Monday morning, according to a news release from the city.

The city will monitor major roads like state Route 1, the Pacific Coast Highway, for mudslides, rocks and debris. Temporary railings have been placed strategically for potential mudslides, according to the city.

"Drier conditions are expected the remainder of the week with near normal temperatures," NWS officials wrote on Monday.

Residents can pick up free sandbags, some empty and some full, from Malibu fire stations. Use the numbers listed below to check whether the available sand bags will be filled:

• Station 88, Malibu Road — (310) 456-2812
• Station 70, PCH & Carbon Canyon — (310) 456-2513
• Station 71, PCH & Zumirez — (310) 457-2578
• Station 99, PCH & Encinal Canyon Road — (310) 457-3706
• Station 72, 1832 Decker Road — (310) 457-6186

Authorities reminded residents that roads can be dangerous even when it is not actively raining.

"Motorists are reminded that especially just as rain starts after being dry for an extended period of time, oil and other materials on the road surface can produce extremely slippery road conditions when they mix with falling rain," said Jonathan Porter, chief meteorologist for AccuWeather.

Residents can monitor power outages on Southern California Edison's website. For weather updates visit NWS's website. Malibu residents can sign up for emergency alerts on the city's website.