Southern California is experiencing the calm before the storm. Forecasters say a strong system is headed our way and, starting Sunday, poses the threat of thunderstorms, flooding, gusty winds and dangerous waves.
But before that happens, the region will have a warm, dry weekend. An offshore flow is pushing its way through the Los Angeles area Thursday into Friday, bringing sunny skies, according to Ryan Kittell, a meterologist with the National Weather Service’s Oxnard office.
There will be a slight drop in temperatures Saturday before a more significant change Sunday night. Heavy rainfall is expected, persisting into Monday as the storm makes its way across the region…