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. 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: If finding indoor shelter is not an option: 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: In the event of your vehicle hydroplaning, here's what to know: Source: The National Weather Service United Robots California This story was originally published September 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM.