LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A flash flood watch has been issued as a powerful new storm is approaching Southern California that could drop nearly 5 inches of rain in the charred foothills.
When will the next storm hit Southern California?
The first pulse of the storm system will move into the region starting Wednesday morning, bringing light and widespread rain across the region.
The brunt of the storm will follow closely behind on Thursday, and that’s when the stronger rain is expected to start.
A cold front will bring in the heaviest rain late Thursday, along with a chance of some thunderstorms.
The steady amounts of rain are heightening concerns of debris and mudflows in recent burn scar areas in Altadena and Pacific Palisades. A flash flood watch for recent burn areas will be in effect starting Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
Showers will linger through Friday as the storm moves out.
As far as rain totals from this storm, lower elevations could see as much as three inches over the three-day period. Higher terrain areas, such as foothill and mountain communities, could receive as much as 5-6 inches of rain.
What will the weather be like Tuesday?
Los Angeles and Orange counties Tuesday will see a high of around 60 degrees and a low of 46. There will be a mix of clouds and sunshine, and temperatures will drop mid-week as the storm brings rain to the region.
The valleys and Inland Empire will see similar conditions, reaching a high of 60 and a low of 42.
Beaches Tuesday will see morning clouds and afternoon sun. The afternoon high will be 60, dropping to 46 overnight.
The mountains will be partly sunny – a high of 43 and a low of 20 is expected. Snow chances will return by mid-week.
The desert areas Tuesday will be around 56 degrees in the afternoon and 30 overnight.
7-Day Forecasts
Los Angeles / Orange County Weather Forecast
Valleys and Inland Empire
Beaches
Mountains
Deserts
