With 1 to 4 inches of rain expected Thursday and Friday, flooding is likely on roadways across Los Angeles.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) advises motorists to limit or avoid driving in flood-prone areas if possible.
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CHP Officer Isabel Diaz noted that some freeways, like the 710 and the 110, regularly experience flooding during storms.
"We definitely want you to slow down, and if you can, delay your travel or don't travel at all," she told KNX News' Pete Demetriou.
Diaz reminded drivers that the freeway areas most at risk of flooding are the fast and HOV lanes. "Driving through flooded sections sends a wave of water into the opposite lane, which can reduce a driver's visibility for up to two seconds," putting everyone at risk.
"We have very little time to react, so my recommendation is to drive in the middle lanes if you must and avoid any visible standing water," Diaz suggested.
A good rule to avoid getting stuck on surface streets is this: If you can't see the white lines through the water, it's likely too deep to drive through.
Authorities in Los Angeles held a press conference Wednesday, urging residents, especially those who live in the fire burn zones, to be prepared for possible flooding and mudslides when the storm ramps up on Thursday.
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