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.