With a storm bringing a risk of mudslides and debris flows, some areas of Los Angeles recently burned by wildfires are facing mandatory orders and warnings to evacuate their homes as the region braces for heavy rain and possible flooding.

An approaching storm that could bring thunderstorms and heavy rain prompted officials to issue an evacuation warning and close a portion of Pacific Coast Highway through the Palisades Fire burn area Wednesday.

Evacuation warnings will go into effect Wednesday for some homes near January wildfire burn areas in Los Angeles with a late winter storm expected to bring periods of rain through Friday. The warnings,