"The New Year's storm won't pack anything close to the punch of the one that turned the region into a muddy mess last week, producing a small tornado in Boyle Heights and playing a role in the deaths of at least four people. But it could put a damper on the Rose Parade, beginning with the spectators camping out along Colorado Boulevard on New Year's Eve to secure a prime viewing spot."
"Rain should start to fall that night, with as much as a tenth of an inch expected, along with another half an inch on New Year's Day, said Rich Thompson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. "People camping out New Year's Eve for the parade will probably get a little bit wet," he said. "During the parade itself, it should be raining, but nothing anywhere near what we just experienced - not even in the same ballpark.""
Record-breaking rains over the Christmas holiday soaked Southern California, and another storm is likely to bring wet weather into the New Year with a high chance of rain for the Rose Parade. The parade has seen rain only rarely, notably in 2006 and before that in 1955, with just eight other occurrences since floats began in 1890. The incoming storm is expected to be far weaker than the recent system that produced a small tornado and contributed to at least four deaths. Forecasts call for about 0.1 inch New Year's Eve and roughly 0.5 inch on New Year's Day, with Santa Ana conditions expected in the interim. Tournament of Roses organizers say they are prepared and optimistic.
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