Kirk Hawkins

Los Angeles

General Assignment Reporter at KTLA-TV (Los Angeles, CA)

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Gusty winds, rain, possible thunderstorms on tap for Southern California Thursday

1 month ago | ktla.com | Tony Kurzweil |Kirk Hawkins

A storm system brewing in the Pacific is expected to bring rain, gusty winds and possibly thunderstorms to Southern California on Thursday. “For tomorrow … Moderate to heavy rainfall is possible, especially in the afternoon hours. We’re talking about some gusty winds, some thunderstorms, potential for hail. We’ve got a lot going on,” KTLA’s Kirk Hawkins said Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service (NWS) called for rain totals to remain less than a third of an inch in most areas.
Southern California begins week with light rain, wind advisories

1 month ago | ktla.com | Tony Kurzweil |Kirk Hawkins

A cool and wet start to the week is underway for Southern California Monday morning with forecasters adding gusty winds to the mix as well. Overnight showers left roadways slick for Southland commuters with “light rainfall through the afternoon hours” expected, KTLA’s Kirk Hawkins said. Rain totals are expected to remain relatively light with Monday’s showers bringing around a quarter of an inch or less to most areas of Los Angeles County.
Spring heat breaks records as rain returns Southern California to forecast

1 month ago | ktla.com | Tony Kurzweil |Kirk Hawkins

A spring-level heat wave hit Southern California and even set some records on Monday but forecasters are already switching gears to monitor a chance of rain this weekend. The National Weather Service issued a Record Event Report for three locations around the region that tied or set a new all-time high-temperature record for March 24. Woodland Hills – 95 degrees posted Monday broke the old record of 89 degrees set back in 1988.
Early spring warmup may bring record high temps to Southern California

1 month ago | ktla.com | Tony Kurzweil |Kirk Hawkins

A spring warming trend could break some afternoon records around Southern California on Monday. “We’re really talking about temperatures 10 to 20 degrees above normal,” KTLA’s Kirk Hawkins said. The National Weather Service (NWS) says afternoon highs are expected to be in the 90s across the warmest valleys of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. “Some of the areas that are basically going to be on alert include Woodland Hills, Ojai and Palmdale,” Kirk said.
Chance of showers across Southern California on St. Patrick’s Day

1 month ago | ktla.com | Tony Kurzweil |Kirk Hawkins

A weak storm system will push through Southern California on St. Patrick’s Day, bringing cooler temperatures, gusty winds and a chance of light rain across the region. “We begin with the rain in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo County, Ventura County, and L.A. County this afternoon. You can see the increasing chances of rain likely, but we’re talking very, very light rain,” KTLA’s Kirk Hawkins said Monday morning.
New storm brings more rain, snow to already soaked Southern California

2 months ago | ktla.com | Tony Kurzweil |Kirk Hawkins

After a powerful winter storm flooded roadways, dropped hail, and even brought a tornado to Southern California on Thursday, forecasters say more rain is headed our way Friday. “Lingering showers are a big part of the forecast today, and through the evening,” KTLA’s Kirk Hawkins said. Friday’s rain comes from another Pacific storm dropping down the coast and keeping cold air in place.
Dangerous storm brings flood warnings, possible tornado to Southern California

2 months ago | ktla.com | Tony Kurzweil |Kirk Hawkins

The strongest wave of a powerful winter storm reached Southern California overnight, bringing flash flood warnings, dropping snow levels and a possible tornado. “Storms will likely produce bursts of very heavy rain, along with small hail, gusty winds, and possibly even a waterspout or small tornado are all possible through the day,” the National Weather Service (NWS) said in its forecast Thursday.
Heavy rain, flood concerns ahead of new Southern California storm

2 months ago | ktla.com | Tony Kurzweil |Kirk Hawkins

A powerful winter storm system heading down the Southern California coast Wednesday has officials concerned about thunderstorms bringing heavy downpours to our recent burn areas overnight. “The heavy storm activity is not only expected to begin late tonight but continue through Thursday really all across Southern California,” KTLA’s Kirk Hawkins said.
First of back-to-back storms arrives in Southern California

2 months ago | ktla.com | Tony Kurzweil |Kirk Hawkins

The first of two storms that will bring a chance of rain to Southern California for the rest of the week arrived early Tuesday morning. Radar images showed rain already falling on parts of the Southland by 4 a.m. This first system is expected to be the weaker of the two but will still bring between a third and two-thirds of an inch of rain to Los Angeles County, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
More rain, snow, and now gusty winds in Southern California’s forecast

2 months ago | ktla.com | Tony Kurzweil |Kirk Hawkins

This week’s storm isn’t finished with Southern California just yet as gusty winds join forces with continuing showers and falling snow Thursday. “The scattered showers are expected to continue throughout the day today across Southern California before tapering off to nothing this evening,” KTLA’s Kirk Hawkins said.