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New storm moves into Southern California: What to expect
Los Angeles Times • • nation
Key Points:
- A new storm is expected to bring moderate rain to Southern California from late Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon, with a 30% to 40% chance of thunderstorms and potential minor flooding in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
- The Santa Monica Mountains are identified as the highest risk area for flooding, though most other regions are likely to experience only minor impacts.
- Rain chances increase significantly Wednesday evening into Thursday morning, reaching up to 95% in areas like Anaheim, Irvine, and San Clemente.
- Coastal areas in L.A. County and Oxnard will face surf heights of 3 to 6 feet and tides between 5.5 and 6.2 feet, with a beach hazard warning issued for dangerous rip currents and breaking waves.
- Authorities advise swimmers and surfers to stay out of the water due to hazardous conditions, including the risk of being pulled out to sea or washed off beaches and rocks.
