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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

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NBC LA broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
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