A red flag warning has been issued for the Inland Empire and some cities in the Coachella Valley as strong gusty winds and low humidity are expected early next week. The warning is in effect from 10 a.

Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are anticipated. "At 6:34 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong shower with weak rotation over Rubidoux, or near Riverside, moving northeast at 10 mph," states the NWS. "Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible."

The first measurable precipitation of the winter season fell through the weekend across the Inland Empire, moistening a previously bone dry region and leaving snowfall at higher elevations. As of Monday afternoon,

Amid complaints that recent preemptive power shutoffs have left Inland Empire residents in the dark ... Edison has hundreds of weather stations and cameras, as well as a team of meteorologists ...

As Southern California shifts into recovery mode after the devastating wildfires, residents should stay on alert on Monday and Tuesday with high winds returning. The National Weather Service has

A red flag warning has been issued for the Inland Empire and some cities ... from 10 a.m. Monday to 10 p.m. Tuesday. The National Weather Service in San Diego states that northeast and east ...

If a funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and report your sighting to the National Weather Service." This alert is in effect until 7 p.m. Turn on headlights - Even in daylight, using headlights ...

In less than a week, Southern California’s weather has gone from unseasonably dry and warm – to wet and now bitterly cold. The National Weather Service says the same low pressure system that brought rain to the region last weekend is “still spinning” and producing overnight low temperatures in the 30s

Light rain and scattered showers will linger across Southern California and the region's mountain communities will see more snowfall Monday.

Rainfall is expected to reach Los Angeles and Southern California this weekend, bringing the risk of mudslides and fire debris flow.

The rainfall isn’t expected to cause damage this weekend, but officials still urge the public to stay prepared.

Weekend rains could bring some relief to Southern California. Here's the forecast and an assessment of how much it will help reduce fire risk.