Summary
Los Angeles is expected to receive a month's worth of rain from a single storm over three days because of an atmospheric river. The National Weather Service warns that this could lead to flash floods, especially in areas with recent burn scars. The storm will bring between 1 to 3 inches of rain across different regions of California, with significant impacts expected on Friday and Saturday.
Key Facts
- Los Angeles could get a month's worth of rain in three days due to a storm coming this week.
- The storm results from an "atmospheric river," which carries water vapor like a river in the sky.
- The National Weather Service (NWS) warns of potential flash flooding, particularly over recent burn scars.
- On average, Los Angeles sees less than 1.5 inches of rain in November, but the storm could bring up to 1.3 inches to the city.
- The rainy weather will begin on Thursday in counties north of Los Angeles, with the city itself affected by Friday.
- A forecaster described the expected rainfall as unusual for this time of year but noted such patterns can vary widely.
