Weekend Storm Drenches Long Beach, More Rain On Horizon Forcast Says
According to the National Weather Service, the previous rainstorm could bring minor flooding during another storm upcoming this weekend. A weekend storm that dumped significant rainfall on Long Beach, California, saw a significant amount of rain over the weekend, with Long Beach receiving a total of 3.65 inches of rain. This is expected to continue with more rain expected on the way, according to weather forecasters. So far this season, Long Beach has received about 20.5 inches of precipitation since the start of the season starting Oct. 1. Most of Los Angeles County's coastline saw between one and four inches of rainfall over the last seven days, with the Santa Gabriel Mountains receiving the most rainfall. Following the rainfall, LA County beaches were placed under a health advisory due to high levels of bacteria expected for at least 72 hours following significant rainfall. A second rainstorm is forecasted to hit the county this weekend, likely being on Sunday and Monday.
Published : a month ago by Rachel Barnes in Weather
LONG BEACH, CA — Rainstorms dumped a significant amount of rain on Long Beach over the weekend, and more is on the way according to weather forecasters.
Over the last week, Long Beach got a total of 3.65 inches of rain according to Los Angeles County Public Works. So far this season, Long Beach has gotten a total of about 20.5 inches of precipitation since the beginning of the season starting Oct. 1 according to Public Works.
Most of Los Angeles County’s coastline saw between one and four inches of rain over the last seven days.
The Santa Gabriel Mountains logged the most amount of rainfall in the last seven days in Los Angeles County according to the National Weather Service. According to Public Works, the area near Cogswell Dam got 4.33 inches
This recent storm brought a variety of dramatic weather conditions throughout Southern California, including a horse and a rider needing to be rescued from a muddy riverbed in Santa Ana. Following the downpour, LA County beaches were put under a health advisory as high levels of bacteria are expected for at least 72 hours after significant rainfall.
“Bacteria levels can increase significantly during and after rainstorms, as contaminants within the runoff enters the ocean,” according to the Los Angeles Department of Public Health. “Elevated bacteria levels in ocean water may cause illness, especially in children and the elderly.” A second rainstorm is forecasted to hit the county this weekend with the largest chance of rain being on Sunday and Monday, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters said temperatures will be much lower than normal but the rainstorm will likely be weak.