Remnants of Tropical Storm Mario have arrived in Southern California with light showers affecting most areas, but weather officials have issued a flood watch ahead of possible thunderstorms.

A KCAL Next Weather Alert remains in effect until Friday for all communities as rainfall totals are expected to peak on Thursday. The alert was issued a few days ago ahead of the weather event to prepare residents.

The National Weather Service has also issued a flood watch for much of Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties through late Thursday night. Officials warn about the possibility of flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall. A main concern is the heavy rainfall causing debris flows in the recent burn scar areas.

Total rainfall over the past 24 hours:

Bel Air .18 inches

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