Storm Details and ‌Timing

The National Whether Service ⁤(NWS) predicts an early season storm will impact the Los Angeles ​region next week, peaking on Tuesday. The storm is considered ⁣somewhat unusual for this time of ‌year, characterized by a deep ​low-pressure system and colder temperatures.​

Rainfall is expected from Monday night through Wednesday, ⁢with the heaviest period occurring between 3 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Tuesday, when rainfall rates could reach 0.10⁢ to‌ 0.33 of an inch per hour, ‍according to the NWS Los Angeles post on X.

Rainfall ​Amounts by County

Los Angeles and Ventura counties are forecast to receive 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain. Mountain and hill areas within these counties could see ​up ⁤to 3 inches.

San luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties are expected to receive 1 to 2 inches of rain, with up to 4 inches possible in their ⁣mountain and hill regions.

Potential Impacts and Risks

While the rainfall is ‍expected to be “widespread and ⁢beneficial,” the NWS anticipates little widespread flooding. However, Kristan Lund, a meteorologist with the NWS, noted that⁢ this single storm is unlikely to end wildfire season.

Minor flooding is possible on some‌ roads, and there is a risk of flash flooding and debris flows in areas recently affected by wildfires. Southwest wind gusts are predicted to be between 20 and 40 mph. ‌

Additional Considerations

There is a 10% to 20% chance of thunderstorms, with ⁢a “remote risk” of severe storms bringing strong ​winds or even a tornado. Temperatures are ‌expected‍ to drop, with highs ranging from 60 to 70 degrees.