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Heavy rain coming to Southern California
Multiple rain storms are coming to Southern California, powered by a pineapple express. Jonathan Novack has the latest on the storm, while Laura Diaz explains how San Clemente is preparing.
LOS ANGELES - Rain is once again back in Los Angeles.
It hasn't even been two weeks since Southern California last dealt with winter storms, but here we are as the region once again braces for another round of heavy rain and possible flooding.
Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties will be under flood watches between Thursday and Friday morning. Through Friday, up to 2.5 inches of widespread rain is expected in Southern California.
FOX 11 Meteorologist Jonathan Novack warns heavy rain and flooding will be the main concern. He adds Southern California's mountain communities may see strong winds and snow.
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"Rainfall 1.5 to possibly 2.5 inches, maybe even some 4 and 5-inch isolated totals," Novack said.
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Weather forecast for Wednesday, Jan. 31
The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.
Below is the timetable of rain coming to Southern California in the coming days:
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31
- Rain chances build in Santa Barbara County and then move east into the night.
- Heavy rain to hit parts of Southern California
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1
- Rain likely in the morning
- Additional rainfall possible through the day
- Flooding in low-lying areas
- Mud, debris flow possible
- Rockslides possible
- Chance of thunderstorms
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2
- Rain chances in the morning
- Snow in the mountains
- Possible snow on the I-5 corridor
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3
- Slight chance of isolated shower
NEXT WEEK
- Rain likely between Sunday, Feburary 4 and Wednesday, February 7. Widespread rainfall to go as high as five inches from February 4 to 7.