East Los Angeles, CA – A burst of early fall thunderstorms could soak East Los Angeles Thursday, bringing slippery roads, spot flooding, and commuter delays along I-710 and surrounding freeways. Rain is expected to begin mid-morning and intensify into the evening, marking the region’s most active weather day of the week.
According to the National Weather Service in Oxnard, showers are likely after 11 a.m. Thursday, with a 60% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms developing into the afternoon. Winds may gust up to 10 mph from the east-southeast, and brief downpours could bring up to a half-inch of rain. Motorists should plan alternate routes and avoid driving through ponded roadways.
The system clears out by Friday with a slight chance of lingering storms, but by Saturday skies turn sunny and dry again. Temperatures will hover in the mid-80s through the weekend, offering a warm reprieve before another round of patchy clouds returns early next week.
Residents are urged to secure outdoor furniture, check windshield wipers, and prepare for reduced visibility during the Thursday evening commute. While no flash flood warnings have been issued yet, updated advisories may follow if conditions intensify.
More sunshine is expected by Sunday, but storm chances could return by midweek. Check for updates daily, especially if traveling through higher elevation roads or local freeways.
Five-Day Forecast for East L.A., California:
- Thursday: Showers likely, slight chance of thunderstorms. High near 83°F.
- Friday: Slight chance of thunderstorms, partly sunny. High near 82°F.
- Saturday: Sunny and dry. High near 84°F.
- Sunday: Sunny and warmer. High near 86°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny with patchy fog. High near 86°F.
