An unusual monsoon pattern is bringing the chance for rare July thunderstorms to the Southland. Meteorologists say the biggest concern is dry lightning starting a fire.

A surge of monsoonal moisture is bringing a slight chance of thunderstorms to Los Angeles County and the Ventura County mountains, forecasters said. According to the National Weather Service, there is a 15 to 30% chance of monsoonal thunderstorms in the area.

Monsoonal moisture coming in from the east will increase the chance of thunderstorms in parts of Southern California.

Some National Weather Service offices in California are among those hit hardest by meteorologist vacancies, heightening concerns as the state contends with the threat of extreme weather.

Los Angeles forecast predicts foggy mornings with sunny afternoons and light winds, temperatures staying in the high 70s to low 80s throughout the week.

NWS says Flash Flood Warnings were issued on July 3 and early July 4 in Central Texas, giving more than three hours of warning.

Los Angeles County is the focus of an updated air quality alert reported at 5:03 p.m. on Wednesday by the National Weather Service. The alert is in effect until Thursday July 10, at 8:15 p.m.

Los Angeles to experience patchy fog and cloudy skies with temperatures in the high 70s to low 80s for the coming week.