After going through an intense system of winter storms during Christmas week, Southern California should prepare for more rain on New Year’s Eve.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), The possibility of precipitation begins this Wednesday, December 31, and will last for the next two days.to have a rainy start to the year.
Forecasters said the next storm will not be like the event that occurred Christmas week, because it is forecast to dump light to moderate rains.
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The chance of rain increases from the night of Wednesday, December 31 through New Year’s Day, conditions that can be extended until Saturdayand with intermittent rains in the region until Tuesday, January 6.
Regarding the initial rainfall estimates, coastal areas and in valleys may have 1 to 2 inchesand between 2 and 4 inches of stormwater in the foothills and mountain communities during this period.
However, before the next winter storm arrives, Southern California faces a round of intense Santa Ana winds.
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A strong wind warning will be issued from 4:00 am this Mondaywhich will remain in effect until 1:00 pm on Tuesday, December 30.
Authorities asked residents in areas with soil saturated with moisture due to recent rains to exercise caution. because there is a greater chance of tree falls occurring during intense gusts of wind.
According to the NWS, in some areas Wind gusts of up to 35 miles per hour may be recorded. The intensity of the winds may gradually decrease during Tuesday.
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During the night of this Sunday and in the early hours of this Monday, communities in the mountains of Los Angeles County, including the area west of Santa Monica, as well as the Santa Susana Mountains, may register winds of 25 to 40 miles per hour, with gusts up to 65 miles per hour.
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