The possibility of days of rainfall and heavy downpours prompted authorities to issue evacuation warnings. Here's what to know.

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Freeway north of LA was placed under a flood watch by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 12:19 p.m. The watch is valid for Saturday, Nov. 15 between 4 a.m. and 10 p.m.

Heavy downpours and widespread flooding are expected across the country as weather alerts come into effect. Thirteen counties are impacted be a yellow warning for heavy rain from 9am. Dublin, Wicklow and Wexford come under an orange alert from 2pm this afternoon until 11am tomorrow morning.

Los Angeles County is under a flood advisory which was released by the National Weather Service on Friday at 8:14 a.m. The advisory is in effect until noon.