Beneficial rain on way for Southern California

Southern California fire containment: Rain brings help to LA, Border 2 Fire continues
The Eaton and Palisades fires ignited nearly four weeks ago during a historic wind event that has seen the two fires kill at least 28 people, burn nearly 37,500 acres and destroy thousands of homes and businesses.
From fire alerts to flood watches: Rain brings relief to Southern California firefighters, but with a caveat
Rain was falling across Southern California on Sunday, bringing some relief to thousands of firefighters battling multiple major blazes for nearly a month in the Los Angeles area, but also prompting new threats of floods and mudslides across burn-scarred lands.
Southern California braces for flooding, mudslides as intense rainfall expected among wildfire-ravaged areas
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.
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.
Rain is finally coming to Southern California: What you need to know
Weekend rains could bring some relief to Southern California. Here's the forecast and an assessment of how much it will help reduce fire risk.
Southern California is about to get soaked -- the good and the potentially bad
The Los Angeles area is preparing for its first rain since wildfires first broke out weeks ago. But too much rain at once could bring its own set of significant issues.
Rains arrive in fire-devastated California. Now concerns turn to mudslides.
The intermittent showers sweeping across parts of Southern California on Sunday provided welcome relief for firefighters battling devastating wildfires but could bring an unwelcome side effect − mudslides.
Here’s how much rain Southern California has received this weekend
Southern California’s first full rainy day of the winter has arrived. The day, months in the making, has brought steady storms across the region while the Southland experiences drought
From fires to flood watches: Winter storm expected to bring rain, snow to Southern California
California's deadly wildfires could come to an end in the coming days when a weekend storm douses historically dry terrain, but the storm will come with the potential for a different problem: flash floods.
Rain to continue well into Monday in Southern California
The rain weekend in Southern California will continue into Monday, according to predictions. KTLA's Kacey Montoya reports on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025.
Rainfall arrives in Southern California with storms expected through the weekend
Southern California’s first major rainfall arrived Saturday night and the wet weather is expected to continue through Monday. Heavier rains and thunderstorms are expected on Sunday afternoon, with the highest rain totals hitting Los Angeles County and the eastern San Gabriel Mountains,
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Rain on the way to parched Southern California on Saturday will aid firefighters mopping up multiple wildfires.
Special weather statement issued for Southern California Sunday morning, according to the NWS
On Sunday at 10:11 a.m. a special weather statement was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA in effect until 10:45 a.m.
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