June Gloom Arrives In SoCal, Bringing Chance Of Rain, Thunderstorms

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — The Southland is expected to trade last week's heat wave for June gloom this week as temperatures cool, bringing a possibility of midweek rain.

Weather officials say maximum temperatures are set to remain below normal through the week as a low-pressure system pushes moisture into the region and a stubborn marine layer lingers.

"June gloom will be in full force this week with night through morning low clouds fog occuring every day," the National Weather Service said Monday morning.

On Tuesday, showers and thunderstorms are expected to arrive in parts of the Southland. Most of the shower activity, however, is expected to stay inland.

"There is a chance of showers for the mountains, deserts, and inland valleys for Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon along with chance of thunderstorms for Tuesday afternoon and evening and again for Wednesday afternoon," NWS forecasters in San Diego said.

A small warming trend will take over the region toward the end of the week.

In parts of San Diego and the Inland Empire, there is a chance of rain on both Tuesday and Wednesday, while LA County is expected to only see rain on Tuesday.

In Los Angeles, patchy drizzle is expected before 11 a.m. on Tuesday, with skies expected to clear and temperatures to rise by the afternoon.

Meanwhile, over in Riverside County, Banning is set for two days of showers and possible thunderstorms after 11 a.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures there are expected to rise into the low 80s by Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

Despite the chance of showers, forecasters aren't expecting any significant measurable amount of rain. The news comes as the Southland leaves a lackluster rainy season in the rearview mirror, as this part of the state remains suspended in varying levels of severe to extreme drought.