Heat wave gives way to late-summer thunderstorms as California’s extreme weather continues
A surge of monsoonal moisture, not uncommon during summer months, moved into the state from the southwest desert region early Tuesday, bringing lightning across much of California. Monsoon thunderstorms can trigger dust storms, lightning-sparked wildfires and downpours that result in flooding. … In Southern California, the heaviest storms will be focused over the Antelope Valley and the San Gabriel Mountains through Wednesday evening, bringing a 30% to 50% chance of flooding to the area that includes the Bridge fire burn scar.
Other California flood risk news:
- San Francisco Chronicle: ‘Remarkable’ weather system brings flood risk to Southern California
- Desert Sun (Palm Springs, Calif.): How hot will it be today? SoCal, Central California face storms, flood threat
- NBC4 (Los Angeles): Thunderstorms to bring threat of brief heavy rain and flooding
- Newsweek: Warning issued as heavy rain hits driest place in North America
