West Coast Halloween Weather: Rain Risk Rises Oct. 27–31

Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento and Portland face increasing rain concerns ahead of Halloween.

California Trades Warm Afternoons for Heavy Showers, Thunderstorms A Few Strong/Severe |Oct 21-22

A potentlow pressure system dropping south along the Pacific Coast will bring a cooler and wetter pattern to California this week. The main impacts will arrive Wednesday, October 21, and continue through Thursday, October 22. The system will slow offshore before turning inland. This will allow several rounds of rain to affect parts of the state.

Rare Level 3 Severe Risk Brings Tornado Threat to Flagstaff, Prescott, and Holbrook While Los Angeles and San Diego Face Isolated Twister Chances

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The severe weather threat for the Southwest has increased, with a Level 3 of 5 Enhanced Risk now in place for parts of central Arizona on Wednesday afternoon. Damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes are all possible. A rare tornado risk also extends to the Southern California coast, including Los Angeles and San Diego. A risk this high is unusual for the region and could make Wednesday a high-end severe weather day.

Nineteen Hawaii cats relocated to San Diego after Hurricane Lowell

Nineteen cats from Kaua‘i Humane Society have been relocated after Hurricane Lowell to provide vital relief to the Hawaiian shelter as it continues its emergency recovery efforts. By taking in cats already awaiting adoption in Kaua‘i, the partnership frees up critical kennel space for displaced and injured family pets affected by the storm. The first group of 19 cats touched down on the evening of Oct. 13 and was transported to Humane Society campuses in Escondido and Oceanside. The cats are settling in well, with 11 staying in Escondido and eight in Oceanside. Staff say they have been social and outgoing as they adjust to their new surroundings. Once they're ready, the cats will be available for adoption. Adoptions are completed in person on a first-come, first-served basis, and holds cannot be placed over the phone. A second transport of 20 cats is scheduled to arrive in the coming weeks, bringing the total number of relocated Hawaiian cats to 39. While the organization is navigating its 13th consecutive month of record-high adult dog populations and operating at 164% canine capacity, feline capacity is at 86%, allowing it to answer the call for emergency assistance without compromising local care. The organization

California Winter 2026-27: LA and 32-Inch State Snow History

El Niño can bring Pacific storms while Sierra Nevada highways remain vulnerable through March.

Rain and possible thunderstorms expected in San Diego County this week

The National Weather Service is forecasting rain, cooler temperatures, and potential thunderstorms for San Diego County starting Wednesday night, prompting local officials to urge residents to prepare for the storm.

Southern California Weather: Showers Hit San Diego Oct. 21-22

Showers and possible thunderstorms arrive Wednesday night before drier conditions return Friday.

Southern California Halloween 2026: Rain Risk for Oct. 25–31

Los Angeles, San Diego and the Inland Empire could see changing weather before Halloween night.

National City clearing out storm drains ahead of El Niño

Officials in National City are working to clear out storm drainage areas ahead of predicted El Niño storms, Documenter Jennifer Hua reports. Staff say this effort includes removing debris and relocating homeless residents. “We have unhoused encampments throughout our stormwater system,” said Martha Juarez, the city’s engineering and public...

Rain is Coming: Prepare Your Home and Family

Rain is expected to return to San Diego County this week. The National Weather Service forecasts cooler temperatures, showers and a chance of thunderstorms across the region beginning Wednesday evening and continuing through Thursday afternoon. Now is the time to prepare your family, home and property for this storm and...

San Diego unified preparing students and schools for possible El Niño impacts

The San Diego Unified School District announced plans to prepare its campuses and implement an El Niño Explorer Week curriculum to address potential flooding and educate students about extreme weather.

Sun to Soakers: Midweek Storms, Dangerous Surf to Slam San Diego Coast

Low clouds are spreading into coastal San Diego and are expected to increase through sunrise Tuesday; temperatures are in the mid-60s before partly sunny skies push the afternoon high near 78 degrees. The warm, quiet start will not last long: showers and possible thunderstorms are expected to move in by midweek.

San Diego beaches brace for winter storms after the latest punch from the Pacific

Rain chances increase across San Diego County midweek as storm system moves in

A storm system is set to bring rain, cooler temperatures, and a slight chance of thunderstorms to San Diego County starting as early as Tuesday evening.

Cooler temperatures, possible rain headed for Southern California

Cooler temperatures and a chance of rain is on tap for Southern California, forecasters say.