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The weather service predicted small hail, wind gusts over 50 miles per hour, torrential downpours for LA today -- and even weak tornados.  Evacuation orders were issued this morning…

Deluge Bears Down on Southland Foothills

The weather service predicted small hail, wind gusts over 50 miles per hour, torrential downpours for LA today -- and even weak tornados.  Evacuation orders were issued this morning…

from Which Way, L.A.?

Caltrans  closed portions  of the Angeles Crest Highway and Big Tujunga Canyon Road last night to prepare for today's rainstorm and what's expected later this week.

LA Braces for Major Rain Storm

Caltrans closed portions of the Angeles Crest Highway and Big Tujunga Canyon Road last night to prepare for today's rainstorm and what's expected later this week.

from Which Way, L.A.?

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