Weather officials are warning residents in burn scar areas and other vulnerable communities to take precautions ahead of time and be prepared if conditions become dangerous.

A series of “unusually hazardous" storms rolling through Southern California this week are expected to bring heavy rain and mountain snow, with the possibility of hail and tornadoes.

Southern California is preparing for a series of “unusually hazardous” storms expected to bring heavy rain, mountain snow and possible evacuations through the week.

Los Angeles County officials issued an ocean water advisory Monday through at least Saturday morning, warning beachgoers to stay out of the water.

Heavy rain is moving across Southern California Monday morning, prompting a flash flood warning and evacuation warnings for people living in burn scar areas. The first in a trio of storms expected to hit the Southland this week will also usher in colder winter temperatures throughout the area and significant snow in the mountains.

Heavy rain moved across Southern California on Monday, prompting a flood watch and evacuation warnings for people living in burn scar areas. Get live weather conditions and updates from across the region.