The Great Los Angeles Downpour: Did it Rain Cats and Dogs (or Just Regular Rain)?
BREAKING NEWS (well, kind of... mostly just the weather report): Did you know Los Angeles has been getting...
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Rain? Yes, folks, rain! We interrupt our regularly scheduled sunshine to talk about this... this... moisture from the sky.
Los Angeles, the land of eternal sunshine and perpetually dry car washes, has actually been experiencing some serious rainfall. But how much rain are we talking about? Enough to warrant a flood warning and a move to higher ground? Or just enough to dampen your beach plans?
How Much Rain Fell? Buckle Up, It's a Waterfall (Maybe)
According to the National Weather Service, the greater Los Angeles area saw anywhere from 4 to 8 inches of rain depending on the location. Now, that might not seem like a deluge compared to some places, but for LA, it's practically a tropical downpour.
Here's a handy guide to decipher just how much rain fell in your neck of the woods:
- Less than 0.1 inches: A sprinkle! Maybe enough to confuse a sea lion, but that's about it.
- 0.1 to 0.5 inches: Enough to put a damper on your picnic (literally), but not enough to break out the rain boots.
- 0.5 to 1.0 inches: A respectable amount of rain. Time to dust off that umbrella you swore you wouldn't forget this year.
- Over 1 inch: Los Angeles is officially a waterfall! Grab your floaties, because the streets are about to become rivers (okay, maybe just really puddly).
So, What Now?
Remember, always check the latest weather forecast before heading out. And hey, maybe this rain will finally help those California poppies grow!
