The National Weather Service said there is a 15-25% chance of thunderstorms across the region, which could bring periods of heavy rainfall that could overwhelm the burn-scar areas.
After weekend rainfall caused mudslides in wildfire burn scar areas and snow created dangerous driving conditions, several roadways and schools remain closed across the Southern California region.
Rainfall could cause mudslides in area burned by wildfires, with officials warning residents of toxic material from debris and ash.
The National Weather Service's warning about the “particularly dangerous ... while fire tornados involve clouds generated by the fire itself. The National Wildfire Coordinating Group’s glossary of wildland fire terms doesn’t include an entry for ...
Three active fires in Los Angeles neared full containment Sunday, as the region receives much-needed rain that has produced flood and mudslide warnings lasting through Monday. Saturday, 4:00 p.m. PST Cal Fire data marked the Palisades Fire at 87% containment, the Eaton Fire at 95% containment and the Hughes Fire at 92% containment.
More than 50,000 are under evacuation orders or warnings as a new wind-driven wildfire spreads in the mountains north of Los Angeles
Rain has mostly moved out of Southern California after the first significant storm of the season brought weekend downpours that aided firefighters
Jan. 8, 1:25 p.m. PST The Palisades Fire in Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades—an affluent coastal neighborhood—exploded to 15,832 acres, according to Cal Fire, making it the largest fire of the four burning in Los Angeles County as of Wednesday afternoon.
Cal Fire says the rain helped to extinguish hot spots and helps firefighters with containment. While the rain is very much welcomed, Sunday's storm had the potential for isolated lightning. CBS 8 asked CAL Fire if they have any concerns about the lightning sparking a fire.
Flash-flood and mudslide risks for the burn areas will persist through Monday afternoon, forecasters say. Here are some Sunday night rain totals.