This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today.
A June weather surprise for Southern California — thunder, lightning and hail
Southern Californians heard thunder throughout the region Tuesday.
(
National Weather Service
)
Topline:
A rare-for-June storm brought thunder, lightning and hail to Southern California on Tuesday, as a low pressure system just off the coast drew tropical moisture up from around Mexico.
Thunder, lightning and hail: More than 160 lightning strikes were recorded between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Pea sized hail and intense downpours are possible across the greater L.A. area.
Gray clouds darkened skies as the afternoon progressed Tuesday, including in Pasadena, bringing thunder and rain to Southern California.
(
Fiona Ng
/
LAist
)
Fire risk: Dry lightning could start fires in grassy areas, as fine fuels have dried out enough to carry flames. Heftier fuels are still holding on to enough moisture that fire is unlikely to spread to them.
The forecast: The muggy weather should resolve by Thursday, as skies clear, humidity drops and temperatures return to the upper 70s.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our connected community. We are free to tell the full truth, to hold power to account without fear or favor, and to follow facts wherever they lead. Our only loyalty is to our audiences and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen our community.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
