Strong Thunderstorms Are Possible Across Southwestern California This Week
By Terry Miller
Published: Monday, January 18th, 2010
Strong Thunderstorms Are Possible Across Southwestern California
This Week
The national weather service has issued the following weather warning:
A powerful frontal system will sweep through southwestern California
Monday afternoon and evening…bringing heavy rain and scattered
thunderstorms. Even after the front moves through the region this
evening…very moist and unstable air will linger…maintaining a
threat of thunderstorms through at least midnight and possibly
through the night.
Some of the thunderstorms may produce small hail…wind gusts over
50 mph and torrential downpours.
Atmospheric conditions will be
favorable for isolated weak tornadoes which could either form over
land or move ashore after forming as waterspouts.
Residents of southwestern California are urged to stay tuned for the
latest information on the potential for strong thunderstorms.
listen to noaa weather radio or your favorite media source…or
visit our website at weather.gov/losangeles for the latest updates
of forecasts and warnings.
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