The warning was issued for residents living in the Lake Hughes and Bobcat burn scar areas along with those near the areas of Kings Canyon, Juniper Hills and Valyermo.
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The order will remain in effect until Sunday, Jan. 1, at 11:30 a.m. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works said people could be at risk of potential mud and debris flow and are encouraged to plan ahead.
This comes as a heavy storm cell is hitting Southern California just as Saturday's New Year's Eve festivities get underway.
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The rainfall will turn heavy starting after 8 p.m., with the thickest pockets falling in foothill and mountain communities. Up to 3-4 inches could fall in the mountains with about 1 inch expected in downtown Los Angeles.
Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported that an evacuation order had been issued. Officials issued an evacuation warning.