After a week of record-setting heat, the Antelope Valley experienced more troublesome weather Sunday, as forecasters were tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake Los Angeles.
“We are monitoring the Antelope Valley for stronger thunderstorms today. Stronger storms that occur may produce winds of 40-60 mph (potentially causing damage), heavy rain, localized flash flooding, and small hail,” the National Weather Service’s Los Angeles office posted Sunday afternoon on X.
The NWS said additional clusters of thunderstorms would likely develop through 3:30 p.m. across the area.
Forecasters said gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects, and minor hail damage to vegetation was possible.
Torrential rainfall was also occurring and could lead to localized flooding. Authorities advised the public not to drive vehicles through flooded roadways.
Sunday’s temperatures were a bit lower than last week’s blistering highs, which consistently exceeded 110 degrees in the high desert, but Lancaster still reached 102 degrees, and was expected to remain in triple digits all week long.
The heat has created a potential for critical fire dangers with dry brush, wind and low humidity increasing the risk of fast-moving wildfires.
Other areas of the Southland were expected to feel slightly cooler this week, with highs in the mid-80s in downtown Los Angeles, and the upper 80s to 90s in most valley areas.