A fast-moving, low pressure system that made its way from Northern California to the Southland is bringing rainfall that’s expected to last through the night and into the start of the week.
The National Weather Service predicts a 100 percent chance of showers in Los Angeles County through 10 p.m. Sunday and at least a 30 percent chance of rain through mid-morning Monday.
Most parts of the city will get as much as a quarter-inch of rainfall, while La Crescenta could get as much as a half-inch, National Weather Service Specialist Stewart Sato said.
Unlike thunderstorms, tonight’s rain is a result of less intermittent precipitation and moisture, Sato said.
“Everybody’s getting a little bit of it,” he said. “It’s more consistent and covers a larger area.”
A high surf advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. Monday in Los Angeles, with waves expected to be rising five to eight feet, with possible surges above 10 feet.
A high-wind warning for mountains in the Los Angeles area also is in effect through 1 p.m. Monday. Winds will range between 25 and 40 miles per hour and some gusts may approach 70 miles per hour, Sato said.
A high-wind advisory will be effect for Palmdale and Lancaster until 1 p.m. on Monday as well, with gusts there ranging from 25-55 miles per hour, according to Sato.
— City News Service