Los Angeles woke up to pelting showers this morning, with the National Weather Service forecasting the rain to subside before 10 am but not before causing some urban headaches, as a detailed forecast predicts high winds along with a high near 61 and potential new precipitation amounts ranging between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Amid the downpour, a Flood Advisory has been issued until 8:15 AM PST for Southern and Central Los Angeles County, with the National Weather Service warning of urban and small stream flooding that could disrupt the morning rush hour scramble.
Expecting the post-shower skies to clear up, the forecast for tonight promises a mostly clear view with a cool low around 44 and brisk northwest winds that could reach up to 20 mph, granting some reprieve to the waterlogged city streets, the advisory follows reports from Doppler radar of moderate to locally heavy rainfall with rates up to 0.25 inch per hour, which "will cause urban and small stream flooding."
Citizens across the greater Los Angeles area are set to enjoy a sunny Thursday with temperatures reaching 62 degrees as calm descends post-storm, but remnants of the day’s deluge could be visible in the form of minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas, stagnating ponds of water, and the odd rocky debris on canyon roads as the Flood Advisory alert highlights.
Locations specifically pinpointed for flooding include Long Beach, eastern Malibu, and downtown locales like Burbank they also include high-profile regions such as Hollywood, Pasadena, and Beverly Hills; potentially disrupting the beat of LA’s heart in areas where celebrities might rub shoulders with the common denizens as they go about their day, the warning also makes a point to advocate caution during nighttime driving when flood hazards are less visible and urges reporting of observed flooding to aid in updating safety advisories.
