* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor beach erosion and tidal overflows may occur across south-facing beaches especially along the Malibu Coast and in the Long Beach area.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following areas, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Malibu Coast and Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain rates between 0.50 and 1.00 inch per hour are possible, heaviest Wednesday night. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood