Rain is expected to move into Southern California on Wednesday and continue into Thursday, prompting the National Weather Service to warn of possible thunderstorms and beach hazards from Oxnard to the Mexico border. The Los Angeles‑Oxnard office forecasts a 30 to 40 percent chance of thunderstorms, with concerns about minor flooding and debris flows, especially in areas recently burned such as the Palisades and Altadena. Most locations will likely experience only minor impacts, but the Santa Monica Mountains are considered the highest risk for flooding. Projected rainfall totals include about 1.73 inches in Thousand Oaks, 1.53 inches in Oxnard, 1.47 inches in Santa Clarita, 1.31 inches at LAX, 1.29 inches in Covina, and just under an inch in Long Beach. Along the coast, surf of 3 to 6 feet is anticipated through Thursday night, with tides ranging from 5.5 to 6.2 feet. The San Diego office has issued a beach hazard warning for dangerous rip currents and breaking waves, advising swimmers to stay out of the water. Rain chances rise Wednesday evening, reaching up to 95 percent in some spots, and a moderate risk of thunderstorms is expected across Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, and San Diego counties.
