Southern California is bracing for thunderstorms and cooler temperatures this weekend due to two incoming low-pressure systems. The National Weather Service warns of potential flash flooding and debris flows in burn scar areas. Coastal regions might experience light rain or drizzle, especially on Saturday and Sunday. Additionally, winds are expected to gust up to 45 mph in some areas. Overall, temperatures are forecast to be below normal, continuing into mid-May. Forecaster Scott Handel notes this unusual weather pattern is linked to a blocked storm track affecting California.
"A low-pressure system that moved in on Thursday is expected to continue to move eastward into Arizona, which could result in instability over the region and bring a risk of showers and thunderstorms to the mountains, according to the weather service."
"Precipitation chances are highest for Los Angeles and Ventura counties, with accumulations predicted to be very light and under a tenth of an inch."
"Wind gusts of 25 to 45 mph could occur in coastal areas, with the strongest conditions over the Central Coast and southwest Santa Barbara."
"The flow is cut off from the main storm track, which is why we're seeing this kind of unsettled weather reach deeper into California than usual for May," Handel told the San Francisco Chronicle.
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