Rain on its way to the Los Angeles area will be a welcome relief to firefighters still battling multiple catastrophic wildfires, but officials warned Sunday that flash floods and potential debris flows could be the trade-off.

Los Angeles is forecast to receive desperately needed rain this weekend, providing relief to first responders battling four active fires in the region while also creating the risk of new hazards including mudslides,

After more than two weeks of wildfires, Southern California is finally receiving some much needed rain as crews maintain their battle with the Palisades, Eaton, and more recent Hughes fires. The rainy weather is expected to start on Saturday afternoon and continue through Monday.