A rare weather system impacts Southern California with the potential for dry lightning and scattered showers. Showers and storms were observed in Orange County and the Inland Empire, moving towards Los Angeles and Ventura counties. There is a risk of wildfires due to dry lightning occurring outside rain shafts. Additionally, localized flooding and strong winds may accompany the storms. The system is driven by a low-pressure system in northern Mexico, differing from typical summer moisture patterns. Meteorologists advise staying indoors during thunderstorms due to lightning hazards.
An unusual weather system for July is bringing the chance of dry lightning and scattered showers to parts of Southern California this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Meteorologist Joe Sirard mentioned that these storms bring a potential for wildfires, as the dry lightning can strike outside of the rain shaft.
The conditions causing these rare thunderstorms are driven by a low-pressure system in northern Mexico, not the typical summer monsoonal pattern from the desert southwest.
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