A powerful low-pressure system is forecast to bring heavy rain, gusty winds and possible thunderstorms to the Los Angeles area beginning Thursday night and continuing through the weekend, with mountain areas potentially receiving up to 4 inches of rainfall,

At a press conference on Friday, city officials emphasized that while some Angelenos may feel no impacts at all, some areas could be hit hard.

Heavy rain is possible through the morning drive. Plan extra time into your morning routine, as it may be slow-going across the area. Rainfall totals will average between 1 and 2 inches across central Maryland. A couple of spots could receive more than 3" of rain between by early Thursday afternoon.

The city of Los Angeles issued an evacuation warning that'll be in effect through 11 a.m. Sunday for residents near the Palisades, Hurst and Sunset fire burn zones. The county also issued a warning for residents near the Eaton Fire area in Altadena.