Los Angeles, CA – Southern California residents should prepare for a strong early-season storm beginning Monday night through Tuesday night, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds, and a chance of thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard.
Forecasters say peak rainfall is expected between 10 p.m. Monday and 10 p.m. Tuesday, with up to 4 inches possible in foothill and mountain areas. Coastal and valley communities could see 0.5 to 1.5 inches, while San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties may receive up to 4 inches in higher terrain.
According to the NWS, thunderstorm chances have increased to 20–40% for Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties, with a 10% chance in Los Angeles County. These storms could produce brief heavy downpours, gusty winds, and small hail, with a remote chance of waterspouts or isolated tornadoes.
The agency warns of urban flooding, rockslides, and debris flows near recent burn scars, with a small (10%) chance of significant flash flooding in those zones. Snow levels may also drop to 6,000–7,000 feet Tuesday, creating potential for light mountain snow accumulation.
Officials urge residents to monitor forecasts and avoid flooded roads, as conditions may change quickly.
Stay tuned to local alerts and weather.gov/lox for the latest updates.
