Rain hits parched L.A. area thanks to Hurricane Norbert

Remnants from a weakening Hurricane Norbert sent sprinkles to the Los Angeles region Monday, along with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Some areas, including Woodland Hills and Alhambra, had already seen as much as an eighth or a tenth of an inch of rain by Monday morning, forecaster said.

Trace amounts of rain had also been reported in neighborhoods as far flung as Long Beach, Camarillo and downtown. Monday’s rainfall will vary area to area, but overall, “it’s not going to make much of a difference,� said Stuart Seto, a specialist with the National Weather Service.

“It may feel good to feel what rain feels like again, but as far as the drought, no,� he said.

A low-pressure system over Eureka, Calif., combined with moisture from Hurricane Norbert, was responsible for the wet weather, Seto said.

Moisture from Norbert, which is losing steam off Baja Mexico, also prompted a flash flood watch in Riverside County, where a slow-moving downpour drenched several communities and stranded cars in several feet of water over the weekend.

Cloudy skies would also mean cooler temperatures. Coastal areas will see highs in the mid-70s, with the valleys hitting mid-80s, according to the weather service.

A slight chance of isolated thunderstorms will remain through Tuesday, with dry weather expected to return by Wednesday.

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