Heavy rain is expected across Los Angeles this weekend, bringing wet weather and the possibility of thunderstorms once spring is in full bloom.
“This is when the weather technically gets a little bit wilder, because we’re starting to see some more variable warming over the Earth,” said Todd Hall, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
Parts of Los Angeles are expected to see rain after 11 p.m. Saturday forecast From the National Weather Service. Scattered rain is expected before 2 pm on Sunday and there is also a possibility of thunderstorm in some parts of the city.
According to NWS Los Angeles’ forecast discussion on Saturday, there is a 15% to 25% chance of a hurricane. “Any storm that arrives will produce brief heavy rain, high winds, small hail and potentially waterspouts or weak, short-lived tornadoes,” NWS said.
An area of high pressure has already moved east, and now a storm system is approaching the area.
There’s a chance the storm system will persist over parts of Los Angeles through Monday, Hall said. Snow levels are expected to drop at higher elevations, but some locations, such as the mountains of northern Ventura County, may have wet snow, so drivers should remain cautious.
Strong winds are also expected in parts of the Mojave Desert.
“Just like there are waves in the ocean, the atmosphere behaves the same way,” Hall said.
Total rainfall through Sunday night is expected to be between 0.50 to 1.50 inches. On average across L.A., temperatures are expected to reach a high of 65 degrees on Sunday — which is 26 degrees lower than the high recorded a week ago.
Dry and hot weather is expected to return after Monday. Temperatures are forecast to exceed 75 degrees by the end of the week and reach nearly 80 degrees next Saturday.
The National Weather Service Los Angeles said Saturday afternoon that heavy rain — including some tornadoes — is expected in other parts of California, such as San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. x.
Wind gusts north of Point Conception in Santa Barbara County may bring risks such as downed trees or power lines. Social media posts said major flooding and debris flows were unlikely.
Farther north, the San Francisco Bay Area is already experiencing severe weather. Heavy rain fell in the area on Saturday and winds up to 28 mph are expected. The National Weather Service was advising people to allow extra time for travel due to slippery roads.
In Southern California, the National Weather Service suggested people be prepared to adjust plans and monitor conditions.
