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The rain cometh? Cooler weather with chance of showers in LA's forecast
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Cloud seeding is a process that helps to yield more moisture from the sky during storms.
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Los Angeles is getting a break from the heat this week, and it could see some much-needed rain.
Temperatures are expected to cool into the 70s Tuesday across Southern California, according to the National Weather Service.
Patchy fog and a chance of drizzle were forecast for the morning hours before 11 a.m., with a 20 percent chance of rain into Wednesday morning.
"We're not looking at any real measurable amounts unfortunately, but it should be noticeable. I mean, people will have to put their wipers on so it's enough to be excited about anyway," said Kathy Hoxsie of the weather service.
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Downtown Los Angeles has recorded 5.16 inches of rain this year, less than half the normal value of 11.13 inches for this time of year.
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