Pacific Storm To Bring Rain To Long Beach

LONG BEACH, CA — A Pacific storm is expected to hit Southern California between Monday and Wednesday, bringing rain to the Southland.

Mud slides and debris flows over slopes denuded by wildfires cannot be ruled out, said NWS meteorologist Todd Hall. Tuesday could bring brief and heavy downpours, small hail and waterspouts, the NWS said.

Between one and three inches of rain are expected because of the storm, but more than four inches could fall in the San Gabriel mountains, according to the NWS.

There could also be scattered thunderstorms across coastal waters Monday through Tuesday night, forecasters said, adding that strong gusty winds and rough seas will accompany the storm Tuesday.

Off shore, hazardous sea conditions will prevail, the NWS said when issuing a small craft advisory that will be in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday. Inexperienced mariners piloting small vessels are urged to stay out of the water.

A beach hazards statement is also in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon on Los Angeles County beaches and minor tidal overflows are possible. A high tide near six feet is expected around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Long Beach Weekly Weather Forecast:

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight
Rain, mainly after 11pm. Low around 56. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 65. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Tuesday Night
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 55. East wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Friday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

City News Service contributed to this post