Los Angeles is trading its usual October routine for a soggy Wednesday, with rain expected to spread across downtown later in the morning after a relatively calm early morning. Showers will continue into Thursday, bringing cooler temperatures, possible thunderstorms and a sharp change from the dry, sunny stretch that follows.
Rain Arrives By Late Morning
The National Weather Service expects rain showers to become more likely late Wednesday morning, with a high near 72 and south winds around 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain rises through the afternoon, and downtown Los Angeles could receive roughly a half-inch to three-quarters of an inch by the end of the day.
Thunderstorms And Heavy Rain Wednesday Night
Wednesday night looks wetter and more unsettled, with showers continuing and thunderstorms possible in Los Angeles County after 8 p.m. The low should fall to about 59, while broader-area estimates put Wednesday-night rainfall at roughly half an inch to three-quarters of an inch, making evening travel and low-lying areas worth watching.
A Flood Watch is in effect for several Los Angeles County forecast zones from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon, according to the NWS Los Angeles forecast. Thursday will bring additional showers and possible thunderstorms, a high near 69, and another tenth to quarter-inch of rain before activity gradually fades later in the day.
Sunshine Returns For The Weekend
The wet spell will be brief. Friday is expected to turn sunny with a high near 73, followed by sunny skies and highs around 79 Saturday and Sunday.
Offshore winds will build behind the storm, with gusts potentially becoming strong in parts of the Los Angeles region this weekend. For downtown residents, the practical takeaway is simple: keep the umbrella handy through Thursday, then prepare for a fast return to warm, dry weather.
