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Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue through Tuesday, with locally heavy rainfall posing the primary weather concern. Some areas may see precipitation rates up to an inch per hour, potentially causing localized flooding.
Things quiet down once we get into Tuesday night. Showers and storms move out, skies begin to clear, and lows dip to about 67 degrees. A shift in the wind out of the north will actually help dry us out a little, giving us a break from the humidity heading into Thursday.
Shortly before 6 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Westwood Hills, moving south at 30 mph, according to the weather service. Wind gusts as high as 60 mph and penny-sized hail were possible. The warning has since expired.
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