Finicky-natured atmospheric river bringing rain, thunderstorms to Southern California

Weather experts said this weekend’s atmospheric river and associated rainfall are difficult to predict due to the “finicky nature” of the system that’s driving the storm.

The tropical system will bring rain, wind and thunderstorms into Southern California, with the heaviest rainfall expected Friday and Saturday, and decreasing on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

Flood Watch

On Thursday, the weather service issued a 24-hour Flood Watch beginning at 4 a.m. on Nov. 15 for parts of San Bernardino County, including Mitchell Caverns, Daggett, Barstow, Needles, Yucca Valley, Baker, Twentynine Palms and Morongo Valley.

An additional Flood Watch was issued from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Nov. 15 for Joshua Tree National Park.

Rain and snow

Estimated rainfall totals during the three-day storm include up to 2 inches in the High Desert, 4 inches on the coast and valleys, and 6 inches in the mountains…

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