Heavy rain moves through Southern California, dangerous conditions possible

Heavy rain moved across Southern California early Saturday morning in what is expected to be a rainy day in the region, creating potentially dangerous conditions as flood warnings go into effect.

Between one and three inches of rain were expected over low-lying communities in Southern California between Saturday and Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

“If you’re just waking up, be aware that there’s going to be some really heavy rain coming,” KTLA’s Kacey Montoya said around 6 a.m.

Thunderstorms were a real possibility for Saturday, along with a flash flood warning in Los Angeles County. Heavy rains over a short period of time could cause urban flooding because drainage systems cannot keep up with the flow.

“Those who see these storms will see very heavy rain in a short period of time,” Montoya said. “Which risks causing flooding.