Los Angeles faces chance of its first rainy Halloween since 2014

Forecasters are warning that a new storm may deliver rain to Los Angeles during the Halloween weekend, marking the first such event since 2014. The National Weather Service assigns a 90% likelihood of rain sometime between Friday and November 2, with the highest chance on Halloween night. Rich Thompson, a meteorologist based in Oxnard, said the system is likely to be moderate in strength but noted a low-level risk of a more severe storm.

Historical records show only three Halloween rain events in the past three decades, the most recent delivering 0.25 inch of rain. In addition to the rain threat, exceptionally high tides are expected to cause coastal flooding along parts of the California shoreline, prompting flood advisories in Orange and San Diego counties. Residents are urged to monitor conditions and take precautions to protect life and property.