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After dampening Southern California the previous day, the first significant storm of the season continued to drench the region on Tuesday morning, with heavy bursts of rain and wind causing power outages and road closures.
It was unclear how much the inclement weather was going to hamper voters on election day. Polls opened at 7 a.m. under gray skies and widespread rain.
Rain is expected across the Los Angeles Basin throughout the day, with heavy bursts likely between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Coastal and valley areas could see up to 3 inches of rain, with up to 5 inches in the lower mountain areas. Afternoon precipitation could raise those totals by several inches, weather experts said.
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