March 28, 2024
Hurricane generates Southland attention
SOUTHLAND - (INT) - Southern California may be in for some rain from an unlikely source. Hurricane Blanca is weakening as it roars up the west coast of Baja California. Blanca will blow herself out before crossing the border, but remnants could reach the Southland by Tuesday.

Chances of rain will be greatest in the mountains and deserts and the National Weather Service says thunderstorms could be locally heavy. Elsewhere, only one-tenth to one-half inch of rain is likely mostly on Tuesday.

If the scenario pans out, it will get uncomfortably humid although the considerable cloud cover will dampen the temperatures. Cooling will continue later in the week with an ongoing threat of showers and thunderstorms for the mountains and deserts.

Until then, the heat is quickly ramping up under an intense late spring sun.

Weather Threats and Impacts:

Rainfall may impact the evening rush hour on Tuesday.
Potential for some brief heavy rainfall over burn scars.
Isolated thunderstorms producing strong and erratic winds.

Flash Flood/Flood Threat:

Although most of the showers and thunderstorms should not be slow moving, there is a chance that some heavier downpours could produce debris flows/flash floods from burn scars and minor flooding of urban and small stream areas.

Forecast Rainfall Totals:

Coast, Valleys, Deserts: Widespread 0.05 to 0.15 inch amounts with local 0.30 inch amounts.
Mountains: 0.30 to 0.75 inch amounts, with local higher amounts possible.








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