The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for the foothill burn area of the Santa Clarita Valley. The warning was issued at 4:14 p.m. and is in effect until 7 p.m.

Moderate to heavy rainfall was expected to continue at a rate of one half inch per hour through the early evening. The weather service said the rainfall “will likely cause mud and debris flows and associated flash flooding.” Residents were advised to move to higher ground.