Friday’s storm is pushing strong winds through the valley at gusts estimated between 50 and 80 MPH. There are multiple power lines down in Newhall and Canyon Country near Newhall Avenue, Walnut Street, Deeptree Avenue, Apple Street and Canerwell Street. If you see downed power lines stay away and call 9-1-1.

So far there have been more than 20 trees reported down in areas throughout the City.

Several roads in Placerita Canyon are closed at the Arizona crossings. Those streets are Meadview Avenue, Quigley Canyon, Golden Oak Lane, Choke Cherry Lane and Oak Creek Avenue. DO NOT attempt to drive through standing or moving water. Just six inches of water could carry away a vehicle.

Residents in areas prone to flooding are being asked to SHELTER IN PLACE. Residents in Sand Canyon, Placerita Canyon, Iron Canyon and areas of Val Verde, Little Tujunga and Agua Dulce/Acton (Soledad Canyon Road, from the 11430 block in Agua Dulce to the 7000 block in Acton) should be aware that they may not have access in or out of their neighborhood during the storm which is expected to produce the heavy rains until 10 pm tonight.

A Flood Advisory and Flash Flood Watch remain in effect. Stay away from washes and rivers and avoid driving through canyons, where there is a high possibility of rock and debris flows. If you experience flash flooding, move to higher ground and/or the highest point in the house. Stay out of riverbeds and flood control channels during the storm. Water flow during storm is unpredictable and dangerous. Dial 9-1-1 if you see someone caught in a flood control channel. For more tips on what to do during and after this storm, please visit santa-clarita.com/ReadyforRain

Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts to their phone by texting SCEMERGENCY to 888-777 or receive email alerts by signing up online at santa-clarita.com/ealerts.