Los Angeles residents might want to keep their umbrellas handy this week as the city braces for a series of rainstorms, according to a detailed forecast from the National Weather Service. Today’s mostly sunny skies with a high near 78 are set to give way to cloudier conditions and increased chances of precipitation starting early Monday morning. A 10 percent chance of showers is on the books post-5 am tonight, switching up the game with a mostly cloudy evening and a low around 55.
The forecast shifts to a 40 percent chance of showers mainly after 11 am on Monday, the National Weather Service reports. The bout of rain is expected to bring less than a tenth of an inch. The disturbance ushers in partly sunny skies and a high near 72, with wind advisories pointing to gentle breezes from the northeast changing to south in the afternoon. Monday's evening outlook predicts a 50 percent chance of showers with similar rainfall estimates and lows settling around 56 degrees.
By Tuesday, the likelihood of rain jumps to 60 percent with the main event forecasted to hit after 5 pm. Temperatures will dip slightly to a high near 67 while east winds are predicted to shift southernly during the afternoon. As Tuesday night rolls in, so does the chance of rainfall, escalating to 80 percent alongside potential thunderstorms that could rumble through the city after 11pm.
The remainder of the week seems to echo the earlier days with the National Weather Service flagging Wednesday for showers and possible thunderstorms, retaining an 80 percent precipitation probability. In a similarly wet forecast, Wednesday night continues this trend with thunderstorms likely. Thursday and Friday don’t plan to offer much of a respite either, with continuing showers and storm chances during the day that extends into the nights.
Those who are looking for some reprieve from the wet conditions should eye Saturday as a weather oasis. The forecast for the end of the week hints at a slight chance of rain, with mostly sunny skies and a more agreeable high of around 66 degrees.
While no major deluges are in sight, Angelenos should remain prepared for a string of damp days ahead. The consistent yet mild rainfall indicates the need for caution, particularly during commute times when roads may be slick. For more details and updates, residents can check the National Weather Service website.
