Southern California rain tapers off as holiday storm moves out

Weather Forecast: Friday, Dec. 26

The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.

LOS ANGELES - The third and final round of a holiday storm, fueled by an atmospheric river, arrived in Southern California Friday, bringing the continued threat of flooding, and mud and debris flow.

The final wave of the storm comes on one of the busiest travel days of the year.

Tornado reported in Boyle Heights

The National Weather Service confirmed that a weak tornado occurred on Christmas Day. The EF-0 hit around 10 a.m.

Tornado touches down in Boyle Heights

The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado occurred on Christmas Day in Boyle Heights.

Water Rescues

Calls for service regarding water rescues exploded during the Christmas storms.

On Friday, a woman in her 20's was rescued from the Tujunga wash by LAFD. On Christmas Eve, LA County Fire crews rescued over a hundred people in Lancaster from roads that became rivers.

One helicopter alone hoisted 21 people from cars, and one engine company pulled 20 others from vehicles, two deputies and a dog.

"I haven't seen this kind of rain during a Christmas holiday" said LA County Fire Battalion Chief Louis Gaytan, speaking to FOX 11 at Fire Station 85 in Glendora.

Dozens of swift water rescues made

LA County Fire crews made dozens of daring water rescues over the past few days as heavy rain hit SoCal during the Christmas holiday.

"You have to change the plan quickly," he explained, as they saw people stranded on their way to their first call in Lancaster. "We are trained to change conditions," he adds, but this was fast and furious.

Even with the storm passing, Captain David Dantic from LA County Fire says the waterways will remain swollen and "we really need people to stay away from river beds and be careful at crossings and streets covered in water."

Flood Watch

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Flood Watch through 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26. The heaviest rainfall was expected in the Bridge Fire burn scar zone from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m., and from 8 a.m. to noon for the Line Fire burn scar zone.

The same weather advisory was issued in Los Angeles and Ventura counties through 6 p.m. Friday.

Final round of Christmas storm

The third and final round of a Christmas storm arrived overnight with continued rainfall in the morning hours.

Snow Levels

NWS forecasters said the snow level will fall to around 4,500 feet by Friday night.

For the San Bernardino County mountains, an additional 1 to 3 inches of snowfall is possible for elevations around 7,000 feet and between 8 and 14 inches for communities above 8,000 feet.

Evacuation warnings

San Bernardino County

The Wrightwood and Lytle Creek communities remain under an evacuation warning.

Los Angeles County

An evacuation warning is in place for the following burn scar zone areas:

Kenneth Fire
Palisades and Mandeville Canyon
Eaton Fire
Sunset Fire
Topanga Canyon closure (Pacific Coast Highway to Grand View Drive)

Below is a live update on the storm in Southern California:

Evacuations lifted

7 p.m.: The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed that evacuation orders and warnings were lifted at 6 p.m. for areas previously affected by the potential for mudslides or debris flows, as the main phase of the storm has passed.

Tornado touchdown

4 p.m.: The National Weather Service confirmed that a weak EF-0 tornado occurred on Christmas morning in Boyle Heights.

Widespread rainfall

9 a.m.: FOX 11's Mario Ramirez reported from Woodland Hills with rising water levels. Areas across LA County continued to see moderate rainfall.

Rain continues to bear down on Southern California

A Flood Watch remains in place in LA and Ventura counties as the areas continue to get drenched by a holiday storm.

Flash Flood Warnings canceled

7:40 a.m.: The NWS canceled all Flash Flood Warnings at 6 a.m. in Southern California. However, flood watches and advisories remain in effect for San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura and LA counties.

Rainfall totals as of Friday morning

The NWS reported rainfall totals as of 6:50 a.m. Friday. See the list below.

Bel Air: 4.08 inches
Beverly Hills: 3.62 inches
Hollywood Reservoir: 3.41 inches
Hawthorne: 2.18 inches
Long Beach 1.09 inches
Chatsworth Reservoir: 7.22 inches
Burbank: 3.55 inches
Sierra Madre: 3.99 inches
East Pasadena: 3.36 inches
Newhall: 8.22 inches
La Verne: 2.76 inches
Claremont: 2.39 inches
Warm Springs: 9.90 inches
Santa Anita Dam: 4.89 inches
Ventura: 6.34 inches
Camarillo: 5.46 inches
Thousand Oaks: 5.84 inches
Moorpark: 5.43 inches
Piru: 6.20 inches
Fillmore: 5.81 inches

Landslide reported on 101 Freeway in Ventura

6:36 a.m.: Authorities reported a landslide on the northbound side of the 101 Freeway in Ventura.

Landslide on 101 Freeway in Ventura

Authorities reported a landslide on the 101 Freeway in Ventura.

Afternoon highs in the region

6:15 a.m.: Along with consistent rain and strong winds, Southern California residents can expect cool conditions.

Evacuation center established in San Bernardino County

Wrightwood hit hard by holiday storm

The Wrightwood community was one of the hardest hit in a holiday storm. An evacuation warning remains in effect for the area.

6:10 a.m. An evacuation warning remains in place for Wrightwood and Lytle Creek, which have been some of the hardest hit communities by the storm.

An evacuation center has been established at the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds in Victorville.

Morning conditions in Malibu

6 a.m.: FOX 11's Mario Ramirez reported light but consistent rain in Malibu. Also, the winds were so powerful overnight, it caused a tree to topple over.

Strong winds cause tree to topple over in Malibu

A winter storm rolling through Southern California caused damage across the region, including in Malibu where strong winds caused a tree to topple over.