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Severe thunderstorm warning issued in LA County

A special weather statement was also issued in the San Gabriel Valley area, which includes Pasadena and Alhambra, to warn people about hail and gusty winds.

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The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning in Western Los Angeles County Thursday afternoon.

The warning expired before 4:30 p.m. after the weather system brought hail along with heavy downpours and gusty winds up to 60 mph.

The National Weather Service said some areas saw 1 to 2 inches of rain within one hour.

For one, in Woodland Hills near Pierce College, up to 0.70 inches of rain was accumulated within a 30-minute period amid the fast-moving thunderstorm.

A quick-moving storm delivered lightning and even hail in some areas of Southern California. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News on March 7, 2024.
Telemundo 52 anchor Grecia Carrillo filmed the video of hail in Van Nuys.

A special weather statement was in effect in Pasadena, El Monte, West Covina until 5:45 p.m. to alert people about dangerously windy conditions and pea-sized hail.

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A flash flood warning was also issued in Ventura and LA Counties, including Beverly Hills, Pomona, Glendora and Covina. Weather officials said life-threatening flash flooding and landslides were possible due to the thunderstorms.

Drivers were urged to travel carefully and avoid flooded roads.

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