Rain, wildfire and Southern California

Where and when rain is forecast to hit wildfire burn scars across the Los Angeles area
Forecasters released a breakdown Tuesday of where and when heavy rainfall this week is expected to hit areas of Southern California left burn-scarred by recent wildfires, raising the risk of potentially dangerous debris flows in those parts of the region.
Good news for Southern California wildfires: Rain in forecast (but there's a catch)
If the rain falls at a steady, lighter rate, Southern California could be in good shape. That could mean enough rain to help ease the firefighting strain, but not enough to trigger another potential disaster. Heavier rain could mean the chance for flash flooding or mudslides over fresh burn scars.
Snow, wind and heaviest rain of season expected to hit Southern California
Snow, wind and the heaviest rain event of the season is expected this week in portions of Southern California prompting a flood watch warning.
Rain to slam Southern California Wednesday through Friday — could prompt mudslides, floods
Flames burned through brush and vegetation, reducing the soil’s ability to absorb water — allowing water to possibly flow quickly, picking up debris and creating dangerous mudslides, debris flows and flash flooding.
Powerful Rain Storm Set To Hit Southern California
Southern California is preparing for its most powerful winter storm yet after months of dry conditions. This marks the third major storm to hit the region in less than a month, and meteorologists warn that heavy rainfall and strong winds are on the way.
Trio of storms threatens nearly every weather hazard, including ‘life-threatening’ debris flows in LA fire burn areas
Three additional potent storms are on deck this week and the first two will hit some of the same areas in such quick ...
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California wildfires lose steam but welcomed rain brings different threats
Palisades Fire: 23,448 acres with 94% containment ... A break from extreme weather is in store for Southern California as neither heavy rain nor strong winds are expected to return to the ...
California fires live updates: Rain heading to LA this weekend
Humidity will increase and rain will reach Southern California on Saturday. The scattered showers will linger through Sunday ...
Flash Flood, Debris Flow Risk as Storm Hits Wildfire Burn Areas in California
A powerful Pacific storm fueled by an atmospheric river is set to bring heavy rain, strong winds and mountain snow to California on Thursday.
Heavy Rains Could Trigger Mudslides in Fire-Ravaged Southern California
Moisture sweeping down the coast will drench much of California, including areas that burned severely just a month ago.
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California Wildfires: Expected rain may boost firefighting efforts, but officials are vigilant about flooding.
Amy Graff The Santa Ana winds that have fueled wildfires for weeks in Southern California finally stopped blowing on Friday, and an unusually long period of dry weather was on track to end in ...
California Wildfire Map Shows Areas Getting Rain This Weekend
Rain is expected in Southern California this weekend, and although the region needs the rain, it comes with risks.
How weather driven by climate change helped fuel the Southern California fires
Al Roker talks to climate scientist Alexander Gershunov about the conditions that made the L.A. wildfires so devastating.
Concern grows over Palisades Fire toxic waste site by ocean as more rain moves into Southern California
More rain is on the way to SoCal, and residents living near Will Rogers State Beach – which has been chosen as a Palisades ...