US EditionFlood, mudslide risk surges across Southern California as multi-day storm gets underway
A strong Pacific storm with an atmospheric river threatens life-threatening flooding and mudslides near recent wildfire burn scars, with rainfall rates up to an inch per hour, officials said.
- The National Weather Service in Los Angeles warns a strong Pacific storm is expected Thursday, bringing flood and mudslide risks across Southern California with a flood watch through 10 p.m. Saturday.
- Following Thursday's system across northern and central California, an atmospheric river fed ocean moisture, with coastal totals of 1 to 2 inches and isolated mountain ranges receiving 3 to 5 inches.
- The National Weather Service warns residents near burn scars to be prepared for debris flows and flooding from saturated ground and storm mechanics, especially into Sunday.
- Residents should begin precautions immediately, especially in vulnerable zones, as cities provide sandbags at fire stations and modest rain can flood roads with danger lasting past Saturday.
- A second, more intense wave Friday night into Saturday will bring rainfall rates up to an inch per hour and showers lingering into Sunday, extending flood and mudslide risks.
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