An otherwise sunny day quickly turned dark in select areas Monday, dumping rain in the downtown and other areas, even causing street flooding in Boyle Heights that swamped some vehicles.
While the sun was shining much of the day, a slow-moving storm cell developed over the downtown area late Monday afternoon, causing moderate to heavy showers. According to the NWS, one rain gauge registered about a half-inch of rain.
Additional rain storms then developed along a line stretching from Torrance to Glendale.
Street flooding swamped a few vehicles above their wheel wells in the 500 block of South Bernal Avenue in the Boyle Heights area until crews responded and cleared debris from clogged storm drains.
Forecasters said earlier that clouds were expected to linger in the area, carrying the possibility of afternoon or evening showers, primarily in the mountains.
As the week advances, the Southland is expected to see a warming trend as a high-pressure system builds. Temperatures will then rise above normal into the weekend, according to the NWS.
“High temperatures should get into the lower to mid 80s over most coastal and valley locations on Tuesday, and firmly into the 80s and possible low-90s by Wednesday,” according to the NWS. “It will feel drier as well, but with plenty of moisture to the east it will not get that dry.”
Forecasters noted that some clouds will continue to linger over the San Gabriel Mountains, carrying a slight chance of light showers through Thursday.
— Wire reports