One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today.
Brace For Rain, People. It's About To Hit LA
Rain drops fall during the second Moto2 practice session of the Austrian MotoGP Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria on Aug. 10, 2018 (JURE MAKOVEC/AFP/Getty Images)
Gear up your camera and start composing your Insta caption, because folks, it's expected to rain in Los Angeles this week.
A storm startedrolling through Washington and Oregon on Monday, making its way down to Northern California on Tuesday. In its wake, a second storm is headed to L.A. on Wednesday evening and into Thursday, and rainmay continue into Friday and Saturday.
As per usual, expect many a moody, thoughtful photo of water droplets on windows and windshields -- and even more rage-filled cursing of Angelenos' alleged inability to drive during such weather.
But while social media battles it out for Most Profound Rain Content, more concerning and serious issues may arise IRL. Rain leads to mudslides and flash flooding, and burn areas could be affected. That means folks who are just recovering from the Woolsey and Hill fires are now looking at the possibility of rain washing away debris.
The National Weather Service adds that the Pacific Coast Highway may be at risk for flooding, and that preliminary downfall is expected to total 0.5 to 2 inches.
And for those really wondering if L.A. is the only place full of bad drivers in bad weather, newsflash: it's not true. We are staunchly average.
Sponsored message
You made it! Congrats, you read the entire story, you gorgeous human. This story was made possible by generous people like you. Independent, local journalism costs $$$$$. And now that LAist is part of KPCC, we rely on that support. So if you aren't already, be one of us! Help us help you live your best life in Southern California. Donate now.
One year ago, Congress voted to defund public media, eliminating a critical $1.7 million from our budget every year going forward. But they couldn’t silence us, and we’re not going anywhere. LAist is now 100% community funded and that means we’re taking our future into our own hands and turning to you to keep local reporting strong.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our nonprofit newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our communities. We are free to follow facts wherever they lead and to hold power to account without fear or favor. Our only loyalty is to our readers and listeners and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen Southern California’s communities.
If this story helped you, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our nonprofit newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our communities. We are free to follow facts wherever they lead and to hold power to account without fear or favor. Our only loyalty is to our readers and listeners and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen Southern California’s communities.
If this story helped you, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
