VIDEO: Tourists, surfers welcome unexpected storm along Orange County coast

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- Rain hit the Orange County coastline Thursday night, soaking what is usually a sunny vacation destination and catching many tourists caught off-guard.

But in the midst of California's extreme drought, the storm was a welcome surprise.

Another band of rain moved in Friday morning and Huntington Beach got soaked. Surfers had to battle rough conditions in the water but the payoff was sizable waves.

Check out the video above to see Bri Winkler's report.