Southern California is bracing for an early winter storm expected into this weekend, prompting evacuation warnings near wildfire burn scars due to flooding and debris-flow risks and extra emergency response crews deployed to the region by the governor.

Small tornadoes and hail could also develop, according to meteorologists.

A flood watch will be in effect from late Friday night to Saturday evening in Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties, the National Weather Service said

Forecasters said excessive runoff could lead to flooding in rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying or flood-prone areas, and warned that debris-flow risks will be elevated in and around fire burn scars. Flooding may also occur in urban areas with poor drainage.

“With this in mind, residents,

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