LOS ANGELES — An overnight round of high wind and sporadic downpours contributed to numerous traffic crashes, downed trees and flooding early Wednesday, but while blue skies greeted many residents by daybreak, forecasters warned that another round of precipitation is on tap for Thursday.
What You Need To Know
- The second of three storm systems moved across Southern California overnight
- A series of crashes led to a full closure of the northbound 5 Freeway in Gorman for about three hours Wednesday morning
- There were reports of a tree being struck by lightning and falling on power lines in Long Beach
- Wind gusts of up to 60 to 70 mph are possible late Wednesday night into Thursday morning in those areas, and through the Grapevine
The second of three storm systems moved across Southern California overnight, dropping rain across much of the area along with snow on the Grapevine section of the Golden State (5) Freeway in northern Los Angeles County.
A series of crashes led to a full closure of the northbound 5 Freeway in Gorman for about three hours Wednesday morning, creating a miles-long backup as motorists were diverted onto state Route 138. That closure was lifted shortly after 9 a.m…