Storm heading to Southern California bringing moderate to heavy rain, with possibility of thunderstorms
A low-pressure system and cooler weather pattern will bring rain to the Southern California region starting Tuesday night.
The National Weather Service said there will be moderate to heavy rain and mountain snow for a few days.
The rain is predicted to start late Tuesday night with .25 to .50 inches of rainfall. As the storm develops, the chance of thunderstorms will increase between Wednesday and Thursday night.
The second piece of the storm could bring .50 to 1 inch of rain to Southern California. Weather officials warn there is a 10 to 20% chance of significant flooding and burn scar debris flows. They urge residents to stay updated with warnings and messages from authorities.
Forecasters also said gusty southwest winds will affect the area.
The storm has caused Sierra Madre city leaders to issue an evacuation warning for residents bordering the Angeles National Forest.
The city took similar precautions before a storm in mid-February since the Eaton Fire burned much of the vegetation on the hillsides surrounding the area. During the last storm, the National Weather Service said about 3.5 inches of rain fell on the Santa Anita Dam, which is roughly 2 miles away from the city. It filled every debris basin surrounding the city to capacity, causing mud and debris to flow through Sierra Madre neighborhoods.
