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C Moon

(12,213 posts)
Sun Oct 4, 2015, 04:15 AM Oct 2015

Rain in Southern California...

We may (actually, probably) get some rain Sunday and Monday. Mostly showers. Nothing too heavy.

This is very good news, because next weekend, the temps are predicted to go up to 90+ at the coast; and our "Santa Ana" winds just may make themselves seen for the first time this season.
Santa Ana winds are hot, high speed, dry winds that blow (day and night) at this time of the season for 2-3 days; they can wreak have with brush fires; and with the drought we've been living with for past years, the dry brush and wind could possibly be a horrible combination.

I hope the rain system that moves through Sunday-Monday, dumps enough moisture on the dry brush and dampens any fire hazards for the coming weekend.

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Rain in Southern California... (Original Post) C Moon Oct 2015 OP
We had a few hours of the SA winds this afternoon. Control-Z Oct 2015 #1
The heat's been absolutely NUTS this year. I guess 'cause the warm waters bring it from the south. C Moon Oct 2015 #2
I just hate being hot. Control-Z Oct 2015 #4
It's raining in NoCal as well NV Whino Oct 2015 #3
I will keep my fingers crossed for you Californians. murielm99 Oct 2015 #5
Raining here now. nt bemildred Oct 2015 #6

Control-Z

(15,682 posts)
1. We had a few hours of the SA winds this afternoon.
Sun Oct 4, 2015, 04:26 AM
Oct 2015

I hope whatever rainfall we get is enough to help with the fires that are almost inevitable with the high temps and Santa Ana winds.

C Moon

(12,213 posts)
2. The heat's been absolutely NUTS this year. I guess 'cause the warm waters bring it from the south.
Sun Oct 4, 2015, 04:35 AM
Oct 2015

Not a fan of the heat.

Control-Z

(15,682 posts)
4. I just hate being hot.
Sun Oct 4, 2015, 05:05 AM
Oct 2015

Super cold temps I can layer my clothes and bundle up with blankets in front of a fire.

Hot? If there is no AC, there is no functioning.

NV Whino

(20,886 posts)
3. It's raining in NoCal as well
Sun Oct 4, 2015, 05:02 AM
Oct 2015

I was awakened at 1:00 AM with it. Had to run out to my car and close the windows.

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