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California in Chaos: Battling Life-Threatening Storms and Extreme Weather

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California is facing record rainfall, flooding, and high winds, putting millions at risk. Find out how the state is bracing for the chaos.

California is in the midst of chaos as it battles life-threatening storms and extreme weather conditions. From powerful winds to torrential rains, the state is facing record levels of rainfall and flooding. Up to 37 million people are at risk of possibly life-threatening flooding, with forecasters warning of heavy rain and high winds reaching up to 50 mph or more. Southern California is bracing for excessive rain, with warnings of up to eight inches falling. Governor Gavin Newsom has mobilized thousands of personnel in preparation for the incoming storms.

As California faces a second atmospheric river storm, communities are still reeling from the impacts of the previous lashing. Evacuation warnings and orders are in effect, with classes canceled across multiple counties. The Weather Prediction Center issued a rare "high risk" prediction for parts of Southern California, signaling the severity of the situation. The state is on high alert for life-threatening flooding, mudslides, and widespread damage.

In a recent discussion post, meteorologists highlighted the seriousness of the atmospheric river storm. The National Weather Service's language has raised concerns, emphasizing the potential for flash flooding and mudslides. With power outages affecting over 850,000 customers and roads flooded, California is bracing for the worst. The state's resilience is being put to the test as it navigates through this challenging period.

In the face of these extreme weather events, California continues to be at the mercy of nature's forces. The state's preparedness and response to such calamities are crucial in safeguarding lives and property. As the storms batter the region, Californians must stay vigilant and heed warnings to ensure their safety and well-being.

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Northern California Winter Storm: Timeline for today's damaging ... (KCRA Sacramento)

Expect heavy rain and strong winds that could reach 50 mph or more in some places Sunday. If you live in higher elevations, be ready for a lot of snow ...

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California braces for record rainfall and high winds (NBC News)

Up to 37 million people are at risk of possibly life-threatening flooding in California starting on Sunday, forecasters warned.

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Second atmospheric river-storm lashes California amid 'high risk ... (The Guardian)

Communities are still reeling from last week's lashing as weather service warns of more 'lengthy period of heavy rain'

California's is facing what experts say is a life-threatening storm (WUNC)

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An intense atmospheric river moves into California, threatening to ... (CNN)

An intense, long-lasting atmospheric river is moving into California, bringing the potential for “life-threatening” flooding, mud slides and widespread ...

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Southern California Faces 'High Risk' of Excessive Rain and Flooding (The New York Times)

The Weather Prediction Center issued a rare “high risk” prediction of excessive rain for parts of Southern California, saying eight inches could fall.

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Governor mobilizes thousands of personnel ahead of next set of ... (Lake County News)

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that California has mobilized more than 8300 boots on the ground ahead of the next set of winter storms anticipated to bring ...

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Northern California Storm Updates: Damaging winds, heavy rain ... (KCRA Sacramento)

Expect heavy rain and strong winds that could reach 50 mph or more in some places Sunday. If you live in higher elevations, be ready for a lot of snow ...

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Life-threatening flooding looms for Southern California as ... (FOX Weather)

On the heels of Thursday's soaking Pineapple Express storm, another powerful and dangerous atmospheric river is forecast to slam into California on Sunday ...

Second powerful storm in days blows into California, sparking ... (KTAR.com)

Evacuation warnings and orders were in effect for Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Ventura and Monterey counties. Classes were canceled Monday for schools across ...

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Live updates: California atmospheric river-fueled storm brings rain ... (CNN)

An intense, long-lasting atmospheric river is moving into California Sunday, bringing the potential for life-threatening flooding, according to the Weather ...

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Second powerful storm in days blows into California, sparking ... (The Independent)

Powerful winds and heavy rain are expected to hammer the Central Coast of California, as a second atmospheric river in days threatens to soak the state and ...

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4 Things To Know About The Atmospheric River Storm In California (Forbes)

When you see the National Weather Service use the following language, it should raise the level of concern. In a recent discussion post, my meteorologist ...

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Atmospheric river: California braces for 'life-threatening' rain storm (BBC News)

California is bracing for "life-threatening" flash flooding just days after much of the state was inundated with heavy rain storms.

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Severe Storm Threatens California (The Wall Street Journal)

State officials warn of flooding, mudslides amid heavy rains ... A massive storm system is hitting much of California, bringing prolonged downpours and high winds ...

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Another round of extreme storms could cause more life-threatening ... (ABC News)

A second round of atmospheric rivers is bringing even more rain and flooding to Southern California in less than a week, exacerbating life-threatening ...

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Atmospheric river: California braces for 'life-threatening' rain storm (BBC News)

California is bracing for "life-threatening" flash flooding just days after much of the state was inundated with heavy rain storms.

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California battens down for "life-threatening" floods, hurricane-force ... (Reuters)

Feb 4 (Reuters) - Storm-battered California faced another hit on Sunday as forecasters predicted heavy rainfall and hurricane-force winds would batter most ...

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California braces for another powerful storm threatening floods and ... (The Irish Times)

“This heavy rainfall will bring the threat for life-threatening flash, urban, and river flooding as well as debris flows and mudslides,” the NWS said in a ...

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Torrential Rains and Powerful Winds Threaten Hundreds of Miles of ... (The New York Times)

Forecasters warned that a so-called atmospheric river could deliver near-continuous rain in Southern California over the next two days.

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Intense California storm floods roadways, topples trees, cuts power (San Francisco Chronicle)

With the first-ever hurricane force wind warning in effect for the California coast, gusts at Big Sur and Point Reyes reached 84 mph, and the Santa Cruz ...

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California braces as dangerous storm system set to deliver 'life ... (NBC News)

A strong Pacific storm system is expected to bring “life threatening flooding” and heavy snow to California over the weekend into early next week, ...

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Raging atmospheric river lashes California; rare hurricane warning ... (USA TODAY)

Up to 37 million people were at risk for life-threatening floods from the storm, the second Pineapple Express system to pound the state.

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Atmospheric river storm batters California (RTE.ie)

Heavy rainfall and hurricane-force winds pounded much of California, knocking out power for 750000 customers and threatening serious floods as forecasters ...

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Atmospheric river hits California prompting 'life-threatening' storm ... (Sky News)

The National Weather Service office for Los Angeles warns "all systems are go for one of the most dramatic weather days in recent memory".

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California Storm: Power Outages Affect More Than 850000 Customers (The New York Times)

Utility providers were uncertain when the lights would come back on as outages were reported from Sacramento to just north of Los Angeles.

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Potentially life-threatening storm system begins pounding California ... (NBC News)

Flash flooding and hurricane-force winds are in the forecast for this Pacific storm, but it's also making waves offshore — big waves. The National Weather ...

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Potentially "life-threatening" flooding possible as second ... (CBS News)

A second powerful atmospheric river arrived in Southern California Sunday, bringing heavy rain and the potential for what the National Weather Service ...

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California storm upgraded to 'bomb cyclone.' Here's what that means (San Francisco Chronicle)

A vehicle is stuck in a flooded section of Valley-Ford Road in Bloomfield, Calif. on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. Heavy rains and strong winds brought downed trees and ...

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Powerful storm knocks out power and floods roads in California (BreakingNews.ie)

The second of back-to-back powerful storms churned through California early on Monday, flooding roadways and knocking out power for hundreds of thousands of ...

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