Strongest storm in 20 years to hit Southern California
11:37 AM PDT on Thursday, September 20, 2007
By JOHN ASBURY
The Press-Enterprise
Scattered showers are moving throughout the Inland region today, as part of what is being described as the strongest September storm to hit Southern California in 20 years.
Light rain is creating slick conditions in Corona, Moreno Valley and Menifee this morning, with the brunt of the storm expected to arrive later tonight.
The National Weather Service issued a statement warning of heavy winds, rain and cold temperatures to last through Saturday. The storm moving in from Canada and Monterey is threatening possible rockslides and mudslides in the burn area from the Butler 2 Fire near Big Bear along Highway 18. Mudslides are also possible near Idyllwild after last October's Esperanza Wildfire by Highway 243.
The storm could bring snow to mountain communities at elevations above 6,000 feet. Waterspouts over the ocean and some tornadoes could also form in some areas. Thunderstorms are expected to drop anywhere from a half-inch of rain in the desert to 2 and a half-inches of rain at the base of some mountain areas.
Reach John Asbury at jasbury@PE.com .
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