Saturday morning opens with patchy fog across Los Angeles, with highs forecast at 79 degrees downtown and 78 at LAX. Clouds will hang around through the afternoon, and a slight chance of rain showers arrives before the weekend takes a much wetter turn after sunset.
Rain Builds Saturday Night
Showers are likely Saturday night through Monday, with rain possible from Saturday evening through Tuesday. Downtown Los Angeles could see a quarter-inch to half-inch of rain in the wetter periods, while advisory-level gusts are forecast in the Los Angeles County mountains and Antelope Valley, with breezy conditions elsewhere Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
The storm system is being fed in part by moisture associated with Tropical Storm Rachel, though the best moisture is expected to remain south of the forecast area; a change in Rachel's track could affect rainfall totals. A low, 5% to 10% chance of thunderstorms remains possible through Monday, while rainfall totals today through Tuesday are forecast at 0.10 to 0.50 inches in Ventura County and 0.25 to 1.00 inches in Los Angeles County, with 1.50 to 2.50 inches over the San Gabriel Mountains.
Coastal Flooding Threat Peaks Sunday
The biggest safety concern is along the coast, where a Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect through Tuesday afternoon for Los Angeles and Ventura counties. A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect for Los Angeles County beaches, including the Malibu Coast and Catalina Island, through 3 p.m. Sunday. Elevated surf and dangerous rip currents are also expected along the coast.
People heading to the shoreline should avoid flooded beach roads, walkways and low-lying areas, and stay out of the water during the roughest conditions. The warning comes as a more serious update to the hot, mostly dry setup described in Hoodline's earlier forecast.
Cool Monday, Sunny Tuesday
Forecasts put Sunday's high near 74 degrees, followed by a low near 58 Sunday night as showers continue. Monday stays cool and damp, with showers remaining a threat Monday and Tuesday.
Showers remain a threat Tuesday, with a warming trend expected Wednesday through Friday, making this weekend's rain look more like a temporary detour than a lasting seasonal reset.
