Weather alert for Los Angeles County Tuesday morning

Weather News Weather alert for Los Angeles County Tuesday morning The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom. Read more on our AI policy here. The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a report at 9:25 a.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 10 a.m. The alert is for Los Angeles, Eastern San Fernando Valley and Eastern San Gabriel Mountains. The storms are foreseen to bring pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At 9:20 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Whittier, moving north at 15 mph," states the NWS. "Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible." Locations impacted by the alert include Long Beach, Downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena, Torrance, Inglewood, Carson, Redondo Beach, Glendale, Baldwin Park, Boyle Heights, Santa Fe Springs and Highland Park. According to the NWS, "If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle." This alert is in effect until 10 a.m. How to react when facing a lightning hazard? Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year. Most of the strikes occur in the summer, killing 20 people each year, according to the NWS. Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead. It diminishes as the storm moves away. Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot. If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter. Once inside, avoid contact with corded phones, electrical equipment, plumbing, and windows and doors. Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside. If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops. Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects. If you are in a forest, stick to areas with shorter tree cover. If you are with a group, fan out to stop the current from transmitting between members. If you are camping in an open area, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low area. Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting. Keep a distance from water, wet articles, and metal objects. While water and metal do not draw lightning, they are proficient conductors of electricity. Rainy weather driving tips Turn on your headlights - Even when it's light outside, using headlights can improve visibility and alert other drivers to your presence. On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground. Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads. Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility. Avoid flooded zones - If you encounter a flooded road, make a U-turn and go back. The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road. Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems. What is hydroplaning? Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads. This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way. The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control. Hydroplaning is primarily caused by three factors: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases. Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather. Water depth - The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road. It doesn't matter how deep the water is, even a thin layer can lead to hydroplaning. Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding. In the event of your vehicle hydroplaning, here's what to know: Ease off the accelerator - Step off the gas to slow down the vehicle until the tires find traction. Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control. Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control. Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle. Source: The National Weather Service United Robots California This story was originally published September 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM.