LA Weather: Rain and Thunderstorms Move East, June Gloom Expected for Days

Evening Rain and Thunderstorm Activity

• ⚡ Lightning strikes and heavy rain were observed in the San Bernardino mountains and other local mountain areas.
• 🌊 Several beach cities in Orange County, including Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and Laguna Beach, experienced pier closures due to lightning.
• 🌧️ While much of LA saw rain move through earlier, the heaviest concentrations, accompanied by thunderstorms, were focused in Orange County, the low desert, and eastern zones.
• ⚠️ A flash flood warning was in effect for parts of the Inland Empire due to 1-2 inches of rain, with flood advisories noted for Orange County and eastern areas.

Radar and Storm Movement

• 🛰️ Radar indicated a primary wave of heavier rain gradually shifting south and east of Los Angeles.
• 📍 Areas like Temecula, near the Santa Ana Mountains, and parts of the Coachella Valley were still experiencing thunderstorms and heavy downpours.
• ⛰️ A small cluster of storms was observed moving westward towards San Bernardino in the Inland Empire.

Forecast for the Coming Week

• ☁️ The rain is expected to wind down overnight, with only minor showers possible in far eastern areas and mountains.
• ☀️ For the next several days, a pattern of cloudy mornings followed by sunny afternoons is anticipated, especially near the coast, characteristic of typical June gloom.
• 🌡️ Temperatures are expected to be slightly cool for a couple of days before rising late in the week, reaching the 80s for the weekend in LA and OC.
• 🏜️ The high desert will see breezy winds and temperatures climbing into the 90s, while the low desert faces extreme heat with temperatures potentially exceeding 105 degrees for four days.
• 🚫 No significant rain is foreseen for the next seven days, with a minor exception for potential light morning showers in the mountains.