Unrelenting Rain To Resume In Palos Verdes

PALOS VERDES, CA — Brief dry skies and sunny weather are coming to an end on the Palos Verdes Peninsula starting Tuesday night as yet another rainstorm is forecasted to pour over the area.

According to the National Weather Service, this week's "vigorous storm system" traveled south from the Gulf of Alaska and will likely extend into Thursday. Forecasters also said some areas may experience possible thunderstorms.

"The colder and more unstable portion of the system comes in later Wednesday into Thursday morning. This will be more showery in nature but with higher rain rates and possible thunderstorms," the NWS said.

On the peninsula, rain is forecasted to start on Wednesday and last into Thursday, with thunder and lightning expected to make an appearance on Thursday, according to Accuweather. During the storm, temperatures are expected to stay in the 50's throughout the day.

During heavy rains, officials discourage travel unless it can't be avoided. California Highway Patrol officers said drivers are urged to:

• plan ahead, prepare for possible delays, and leave early;
• slow down and travel at speeds that are safe for the road condition;
• stay alert and drive defensively;
• and utilize headlights and windshield wipers to increase visibility.

"We do always recommend when it starts raining like this to stay home," Officer Shanelle Phillips said.