Rain forecast for drought-stricken California
Digital Reporter
Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 6:21 PM - A late-season storm is set to dump heavy rainfall on drought-stricken California this weekend.
A storm originating in the Gulf of Alaska is forecast to hit Southern California Thursday, bringing the potential for heavy rain, lightning and hail.
Friday will bring the best chance for rain with storms tapering Saturday.
Between 6 and 12 mm of rain are expected in some places, with up to 24 mm in higher terrains.
Wind gusts up to 80 km/h could accompany the system.
RELATED: California drought 'worst in decades'
NOT ENOUGH TO END DROUGHT WOES
Unfortunately, the rain won't be enough to end the drought crisis in California.
The state is currently in the midst of one of the driest spells in modern history, with about 93 percent of the state in a severe drought or worse, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
A December report suggests the region needs 11 trillion gallons of water to make up for the four-year rainfall deficit plaguing the region.
Sources: U.S. Drought Monitor | L.A. Times
