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Rain might dampen Oscars red carpet

February 20, 2015

40 percent chance of showers in the area, according to the National Weather Services

Visitors to the Hollywood and Highland center take a picture with an Oscar statue as preparations are made for the 87th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015. The Academy Awards will be held at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 22. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Visitors to the Hollywood and Highland center take a picture with an Oscar statue as preparations are made for the 87th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015. The Academy Awards will be held at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 22. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

HOLLYWOOD (CNS) – Glamorous gown? Check. Glittering jewelry? Check. Umbrella? Well, It could be a necessary evil for stars heading to the Oscar red carpet.

National Weather Service meteorologist Ryan Kittell told City News Service today there’s a 40 percent chance some rain will be falling in Hollywood Sunday night, although it may just be a steady, mist-like drizzle.

“I would definitely plan for something to be falling from the sky,” Kittell said.

The NWS is showing a 40 percent chance of showers in the area on Sunday. But Kittell said the precipitation will not be heavy.

I don’t think we’re going to have a downpour,” he said. “… It looks like it’s going to be cool and moist.”

A portion of the 500-foot-long red carpet leading into the Dolby Theatre is already tented, but Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences officials said more covering will be installed over the weekend to offer protection from the rain.

There’s only a 10 percent chance of rain on Saturday, Kittell said. The odds increase dramatically on Sunday evening into Monday.

Kittell said heavier rain is possible in valley and foothill areas. Outside the Dolby Theatre, however, the wet stuff will be relatively light, but steady.

“There’s a good chance for some steady, light drizzle,” he said.

The wet weather is expected to move out of the area by Tuesday.