Los Angeles, Calif. – Thunderstorms are expected to build across Southern California through Tuesday, bringing lightning, strong winds, and the potential for fast-moving fire starts. The highest risk arrives Saturday into Sunday, with storms forming quickly over Los Angeles, Ventura, and surrounding counties.
According to the National Weather Service in Oxnard, storms could spark dangerous lightning strikes across coastal areas, valleys, and mountain communities, especially above 6,000 feet. Brief heavy downpours may trigger localized flooding, while isolated strong winds pose additional hazards for outdoor events and travel.
The Los Angeles Fire Department is urging residents to take precautions, warning that dry lightning could ignite brush fires even with little rainfall. Beaches and open spaces carry heightened risks, and officials stress the importance of moving indoors at the first sound of thunder.
Travelers in the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountains should be alert for rapidly changing weather, while urban communities may see sudden strong gusts and lightning close to populated areas. Power outages and minor flooding on roads remain possible.
Thunderstorm chances continue through Tuesday, with updated advisories likely as conditions shift.
