Widespread rain and high surf expected in Los Angeles this week

Southern California, including inland Los Angeles County, is expecting about 1 inch of rain starting Wednesday and continuing through Thursday, CBS News Los Angeles reported. This will be the first typical, non-tropical rain event of the season, bringing roughly double the usual October rainfall for the area.

The National Weather Service (NWS) warned of "lots of action" Wednesday night into Thursday morning as a low-pressure system moves in, with chances for isolated thunderstorms that could increase rainfall totals. Similar rain amounts are expected across Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties.

Along the coast, hazardous beach conditions are anticipated through Thursday night. The NWS issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties, citing increased risks of ocean drowning due to rip currents, large waves, and potential capsizing of small boats nearshore.

Newport Beach may experience urban flooding from high tides, especially in areas like the Balboa Peninsula, similar to earlier events this month. However, widespread flooding is not expected, though rain will likely slow traffic on roads and highways, CBS LA Chief Meteorologist Paul Deanno said.