Storms descend on Southern California
Forecasters warned of up to 1 inch of rain per hour and a 40% chance of thunderstorms as the storm moves through the region.
- Heavy rain and thunderstorms swept across Southern California on Wednesday as a strong autumn storm threatened flooding in vulnerable coastal and mountain communities.
- Originating off the Oregon coast Monday, the weather system moved south along the California coastline before turning inland on Thursday, bringing cooler temperatures.
- Rainfall totals across Los Angeles County could average 1.5 inches, with up to 3 inches possible in terrain-enhanced areas; a targeted Flood Watch covers the Malibu coast and Santa Monica Mountains.
- Mayor Karen Bass said city crews are shoring up hillsides and installing over 13,000 feet of K-rail in Pacific Palisades to mitigate potential damage.
- Dry conditions are expected to return Friday, with temperatures rebounding into the upper 70s and 80s across coastal and valley areas over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
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The National Weather Service issued a flood alert on the coasts of Malibu and Long Beach; up to 3 inches of rain is expected in mountainous areas
Los Angeles braces for rare tornado threat as major storm brings heavy rain, flash flood warnings
Los Angeles and Southern California are bracing for a major storm from Wednesday to Thursday, with the National Weather Service warning of potential flooding from heavy rains expected to reach three inches. Coastal regions are also under tornado threat, increasing the need for caution. Communities recovering from wildfires should prepare for possible mud and debris flows.
Los Angeles braces as super rare tornado threat issued for SoCal
A possible severe storm system is expected in Southern California, the National Weather Service warned, lasting from Oct. 21 through Oct. 22, with potential for strong and damaging wind gusts.
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