Palos Verdes Nature Preserve Closes During Rainfall; High Surf

PALOS VERDES, CA — The Palos Verdes Nature Preserve, including Abalone Cove Park & Reserve, is closed due to rain Monday, city officials said.

The area could remain closed for up to 48 hours or more after the last rainfall for public safety and to prevent further trail erosion damage, officials said.

For updates on trail conditions and closure information, visit rpvca.gov/trailalerts or call Open Space Management at 310-491-5775.

A storm approaching from the northwest is expected to drop a half-inch to nearly 2 inches of rain in Los Angeles County Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

The main front of the storm system — and the heaviest rain — will likely hit the Los Angeles area around noon Monday and move out of the area fairly quickly in the afternoon, the NWS said.

The forecast also calls for the possibility of minor flooding and gusty winds.

In Palos Verdes, a high surf advisory is in effect through 3 a.m. Wednesday, the NWS reports.. Swimmers and surfers in Los Angeles County and on Santa Catalina Island can expect to see large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet with dangerous rip currents.

Localized beach erosion is expected along the coast.

"There is an increased risk for ocean drowning," NWS said. "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."

Recent burn areas could experience minor mud and debris flow, but rainfall rates are not expected to create concerns for older burn areas such as the Bobcat or Ranch 2 fires, according to the NWS.

Thunderstorms are not expected during the storm, which is expected to move to the east by late Monday evening.

Upslope areas of southern Santa Barbara and Ventura counties could see 1 1/2 to 2 inches of rain, while other areas could get as little as a half-inch to an inch, forecasters said.

Santa Barbara officials issued evacuation orders Sunday for parts of the county within the Alisal Fire burn area.

A wind advisory was issued for the Los Angeles County mountains — excluding the Santa Monica range — from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, and for the Antelope Valley from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gusts were expected to reach 50 mph in both areas.

The storm is not expected to bring significant snow to the area, with levels remaining well above 8,000 feet, forecasters said.

A high surf advisory is in effect at Los Angeles and Orange County beaches from 11 a.m. Monday to 3 a.m. Wednesday.

Cooler temperatures are also expected Monday, with highs in the upper 50s and 60s. Dry and warmer conditions are expected during the rest of the week.

- City News Service and Patch Editor Nicole Charky contributed to this report.

Editor's note: This story was updated at 10:59 a.m. with additional information about the high surf advisory.

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