The Southland is drying out on Saturday following recent rainfall across the region. According to the National Weather Service, dry conditions are expected Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon, bringing mid-sixties to low-seventies highs to the area. In Orange County, showers are ending Saturday morning, making way for afternoon sun and upper-sixties to low-seventies highs as the skies begin to clear out.
As a local news report described, forecasters are tracking the transition and looking ahead to upcoming weather patterns. The National Weather Service is predicting light to moderate rain lasting three to six hours, and forecasters note that additional rain systems are possible Monday and Wednesday or Thursday. "There will be a break this weekend, with the next round set for around Monday, then the next around Thursday," forecasters told a local news report.
While the region experiences a temporary drying trend, coastal areas face severe marine conditions. A High Surf Advisory is currently active for Orange County coasts until ten a.m. Sunday. Furthermore, a High Surf Advisory is extending until three p.m. Tuesday for Malibu and Los Angeles County beaches. Breaking waves are reaching eight to twelve feet Saturday on west- and northwest-facing beaches across the coast. In addition to the surf advisories, a Coastal Flood Advisory is active Saturday from four a.m. until four p.m.
Addressing the coastal threats, the Weather Service warned about the potential impacts of the high surf and tides. "Moderate to significant beach erosion and shallow flooding of sea water over low-lying beach walkways, parking lots, and roads is likely," the Weather Service told a local news report.
The impacts of the recent storms continue to affect local infrastructure and public health. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has a rain advisory active through eight a.m. Monday, warning residents about water quality conditions. Prior rainfall caused significant issues on the ground, flooding Harry Bridges Boulevard in Wilmington and stranding vehicles in the high water.
In response to regional transit and infrastructure disruptions, public officials have taken action. Supervisor Janice Hahn requested that Caltrans establish an alternative detour during the Vincent Thomas Bridge closure to help manage traffic flow around the impacted transportation corridor.
