CALIFORNIA - It appears this Easter weekend may be a wet one as an incoming storm system prepares to sweep through the Los Angeles and Orange counties, bringing heavy rain to the region.

"This could be an efficient rain producer, as [models] show an atmospheric river pointing straight into Southern California Saturday into Sunday," the National Weather Service stated. "The timing and intensity of the precipitation remain in flux, but ... regardless of the exact track, cooler temperatures, gusty onshore winds, and widespread precipitation continue to appear likely for the weekend."

While it was too early for a specific forecast on potential precipitation amounts, the weather service acknowledged that rainfall in the Los Angeles metropolitan area could be "heavy at times" on Friday night and Saturday, according to CBS News.

Rain is forecast after midnight on Friday, with low temperatures in the 50s. On Saturday, the wet weather will likely continue in Los Angeles, extending into Easter Sunday.

For Orange County, rain is forecast for the coastal and inland areas beginning Friday and extending through Sunday. Highs are expected to be in the 60s during the day and drop into the 40s at night, according to the source. While it is too soon to be sure, little if any affect should be anticipated in transport and we hope the same for any product. But as our industry well knows, caution and preparation remain the best policy! 

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