Southern Californians will finally get a break from heat waves, with cooler, fall-like temperatures expected this week.
Temperatures have been unusually warm for this time of year due to offshore flow, but this morning, temperatures were in the low 60s in areas like Malibu, Downtown L.A., Torrance, and Pasadena.
Starting tomorrow night, there is a chance of rain. A low-pressure system is expected to reach the coast by Tuesday evening and will bring extensive showers across the central coast after midnight. Heavier showers will stay north of L.A. County.
Amplified downpour raises risks of flash flooding across the Southwest and Rockies mid-week. The storm will peak rain conditions late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
According to the National Weather Service, there might be higher totals of rain in specific areas depending on whether thunderstorms strike. The system moves out of the area late Thursday or early Friday, leading to warmer and drier conditions once more.
Currently, there are beach hazard statements from Ventura County to San Diego County, with waves expected to be 3 to 6 feet tall, with some sets coming in at 7 feet tall in L.A. and Orange County.
According to the beach hazard statements, rip currents and larger-than-average waves are expected to continue into Thursday. With increased risk of drownings, it’s recommended to remain out of the water or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Minor beach erosion and tidal overflows are expected across south-facing beaches along Malibu and in the Long Beach area.
With past week’s conditions having a streak of high temperatures and strong winds in Southern California, multiple wildfires have broken out, including the Bryson fire in L.A. County, the Norte Fire in Orange County, and the Henderson fire in San Diego County. Rain coming this week will improve firefighting efforts, but recent burn areas pose the new threat of mudslides and debris flows if hit with heavy rain.
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