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Lingering Storms Keep Southern California on Alert for Floods, Wildfire Lightning

Forecasters say the system will depart by Thursday, ushering in drier, warmer weather as flash flood watches and beach hazard advisories persist.

Thunderstorm clouds hover over Southern California. 
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Pedestrians make their way through an afternoon rain in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday. Southern California was hit by rare June rainfall, which broke a daily and monthly precipitation records in the desert city of Needles (San Bernardino County).
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Overview

  • The low-pressure system moving across Southern California is producing lingering showers and scattered thunderstorms through Wednesday afternoon.
  • Flash flood warnings and watches cover parts of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties, with some locations receiving over an inch of rain.
  • Dry lightning within the storms has elevated wildfire risk, prompting fire weather alerts from the National Weather Service and Cal Fire.
  • Coastal advisories for elevated surf and strong rip currents remain in effect, leading to temporary beach closures for public safety.
  • The system is forecast to clear by Thursday, with drier air and rising temperatures expected to bring a return to typical June conditions through the weekend.