Several areas in Southern California could have scattered showers throughout the day, but the potential for "damaging flooding" will not increase until the evening to overnight hours.

The storm is expected to dump 1 to 2 inches of rain along the coast and up to 4 inches in the valleys at rates that could cause problems. Some roads will be closed starting Wednesday.

A storm system is expected to bring heavy rainfall and mountain snow to Southern California late Wednesday night into Thursday. Heavy downpours paired with thunderstorms and gusty winds will bring