The National Weather Service issued a report at 1:51 p.m. on Thursday for strong thunderstorms in effect until 2:15 p.m. for Eastern San Gabriel Mountains.

“The biggest point to remember is that there is no safe place outside from lightning during a thunderstorm,” Treadway said. “The safest place to be is inside either a sturdy building, like a home or a place of business, or actually in your car.”

An intense thunderstorm system moved into the Coachella Valley from northern Mexico on Tuesday morning, Sept. 2.

The National Weather Service issued a report at 3:21 p.m. on Thursday for strong thunderstorms in effect until 3:45 p.m. for Antelope Valley.

The National Weather Service issued an updated report at 3:42 p.m. on Thursday for strong thunderstorms in effect until 4 p.m. for Antelope Valley.

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