LOS ANGELES (AP) — More rain fell Monday on parts of Southern California after causing mudflows over the weekend, helping firefighters but boosting the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area wildfires.

A slow-moving low-pressure system will linger over the Southwest, bringing steady rain through at least Monday.

Weekend rains could bring some relief to Southern California. Here's the forecast and an assessment of how much it will help reduce fire risk.

Flood Watches are posted for the Los Angeles area burn scars left from the Palisades and Eaton fires as the first rain in weeks pushes into Southern California.

Southern California is about to get its first significant rainfall in months, bringing desperately needed relief after dry conditions and hazardous winds fueled a series of wildfires in January. The rain could start as early as Saturday afternoon and last through Monday night with the heaviest rain coming on Sunday,

The National Weather Service says much of Ventura County could see a half-inch of rainfall. Here's what to expect this weekend.