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1st of 3 powerful storms slams SoCal
Monday's storm is expected to be the heaviest and most dangerous.
LOS ANGELES - Federal aviation officials issued a ground stop at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Monday due to thunderstorms.
The ground stop came during Presidents' Day weekend and one day after the 2026 NBA All-Star Game in Inglewood. Officials also warned of arrival delays.
What we know:
The National Weather Service warned of an "unusually hazardous" storm and advised people in the area to remain indoors.
By Monday afternoon, the NWS had issued several weather alerts across the region, including wind, high surf and flood advisories, as well as a flash flood warning.
Evacuation warnings were also issued in recent burn scar areas. Mud and debris flows were expected as strong winds and heavy downpours moved through the region.
FOX 11’s weather team said the first storm in the series would be the strongest. A second storm is expected to hit Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by a third storm on Thursday.
What's next:
The storms are expected to taper off ahead of a clear but cool weekend. However, forecast models show more rain could return next week.
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The Source: This story was written with information from the Federal Aviation Administration, National Weather Service and FOX 11's Weather Team.