A very low chance of a tornado is included in the forecast for parts of Los Angeles County this week, though it is not the primary concern, according to a National Weather Service meteorologist.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is a tornado risk \u2014 it\u2019s not what we\u2019re primarily concerned about,\u201d National Weather Service meteorologist Lisa Phillips said.<\/p>\n
Forecasters are expecting gusty, strong winds along with a chance of thunderstorms, with increased chances beginning Wednesday and continuing into Christmas Day on Thursday, Phillips said. The greater concern remains the several inches of rain expected to fall across Southern California throughout the week.<\/p>\n
If a tornado does form, it would likely be small and short-lived, Phillips said.
\n\u201cGenerally, when we get them here, they\u2019re super short-lived,\u201d she said. \u201cThey can have impacts to weaker structures like trailers or lightweight items, but could take down some trees.\u201d<\/p>\n
Phillips said the low tornado risk is tied to how winds change with height during the storm system.
\n\u201cWhen winds are turning with height, any thunderstorm that develops within that wind can start spinning and produce it,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The tornado probability is about 2%, Phillips said.
\n\u201cWe\u2019re definitely not expecting tornadoes everywhere,\u201d she said. \u201cThere is the potential for one or two to form.\u201d<\/p>\n
In conclusion, while there is a low risk of tornadoes in the forecast for parts of Los Angeles County during Christmas week, the primary concern remains the strong winds and several inches of rain expected. Residents should be prepared for gusty conditions and potential thunderstorms, but the likelihood of a significant tornado event is low.<\/p>\n
The primary concern is the strong winds and several inches of rain expected to fall across Southern California throughout the week.<\/p>\n
The tornado probability is about 2%, with the potential for one or two small and short-lived tornadoes to form.<\/p>\n
If a tornado does form, it would likely be small and short-lived, potentially impacting weaker structures like trailers or lightweight items, and could take down some trees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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