SoCal braces for rain after days of unseasonable heat

Photo by George Flynn Two weather systems are expected to bring rain to the Southland beginning as early as Thursday night, ending an extended stretch of unseasonably warm and dry weather."A series of disturbances will bring periods of light to moderate rain to the area late Thursday through the middle of next week. Adjust plans as needed to avoid wet and cooler conditions during this time," the National Weather Service's Los Angeles office said Tuesday.The first round of rain could include brief periods of moderate to heavy rainfall Friday night, although forecasters said most rainfall totals through Saturday morning should remain below an inch.In Orange County, the weather service said periods of mostly light showers are expected Friday into Saturday.

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