"Departures to Los Angeles International are grounded due to wind," the FAA said in an earlier statement.
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The grounding applied to departures from the ZLA Air Route Traffic Control Center, which covers portions California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. It was lifted at about 8:15 p.m.
Heavy rain was falling across Southern California as the storm system moved over the region, prompting high winds, flood watches and evacuation warnings for some residents.
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A flash flood warning was issued for Southwestern Los Angeles County through midnight Monday as heavy rain fell, bringing between 1 and 2 inches as of about 6:30 p.m., with another 1 to 2 inches possible in the area.