The weather service in Los Angeles called it "a strong system for any time of year, let alone October." Evacuation warnings were lifted later Tuesday.

The warning underscores the increased risk facing communities in Arizona and surrounding states as climate patterns drive more severe and frequent storms. Flash flooding is especially dangerous in Arizona due to the prevalence of dry washes, creeks, and urban infrastructure that can overwhelm drainage systems with little warning.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch from Volusia County southward through Indian River County, which will be in effect through at least into Sunday.

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for northern Hamilton County and a large part of Clermont County. The National Weather Service said at 2:13 p.m. a severe thunderstorm was located over Milford, moving northeast at 25 mph. Wind gusts up to 60 ...

Los Angeles County is under an updated flood advisory which was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 10:02 a.m. The advisory is in effect until noon.

Some states are already beginning to see their first winter storms of the season. Weather alerts in advance are important to alert people in the areas of any impacts and to give them enough time to make the adequate preparations. This time of year, hunters often go into the mountains, Dziewaltowski said.