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Rainfall Totals Surge in San Diego County as Atmospheric River Hits Area – Here’s How Much Rain Has Fallen

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SAN DIEGO, CA – After the entry of an atmospheric river to the San Diego region, the National Weather Service (NWS) San Diego has forecasted a significant increase in rainfall. The heaviest rain is expected to occur Monday evening into the overnight hours, with a Flash Flood Warning in effect for Fallbrook and Rainbow, and a Moderate Flood Advisory and Watch for other areas of San Diego County. Additionally, a Moderate Flood Watch has been …

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Atmospheric River Flooding: Extreme Damages and Evacuations Reported in Southern California – Live Coverage!

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Los Angeles, California – A rare Level 4 of 4 risk of excessive rainfall is currently affecting more than 16 million people across Southern California. The risk has resulted in submerged roadways and damaging debris flows reported early Monday. In addition, the extended period of relentless downpours is saturating much of the state that is already saturated by recent record rainfall. An intense, long-lasting atmospheric river is moving across California, bringing widespread power outages, mudslides, …

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Atmospheric River Update: Nearly 50,000 Still Without Power – Roads Closed, School Closures, and Evacuation Warnings!

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SALINAS, Calif. — A deadly atmospheric river brought powerful winds, downed powerlines and trees, and blocked roads across the Central Coast. As of Monday afternoon, nearly 50,000 PG&E customers were still without power in various counties on the Central Coast, including Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito. The aftermath of the storm also resulted in the closure of several schools due to power outages and storm damage. The PG&E Outage Center provided the latest information …

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Storm of the Century: Monster Atmospheric River Unleashes Deluge on Southern California – Widespread Flooding Imminent

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LOS ANGELES, California – Southern California is currently experiencing an unusual and powerful storm system, which meteorologists say is moving at an unusually slow pace, causing prolonged and intense rainfall. The storms typically move across the United States from west to east at a steady pace, but this particular storm is being hindered by a feature in the atmosphere, causing it to stall over Southern California. This has led to high levels of moisture and …

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Atmospheric River Engulfs Southern California Bringing Widespread Flooding and Hurricane-Force Winds: Full Coverage Unveiled

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – A dangerous storm system has hit Southern California, prompting warnings of substantial flooding and dangerous conditions. The National Weather Service in Los Angeles issued an urgent message, emphasizing the potential risks to life and property, and advising residents to heed evacuation orders and avoid traveling on roads and freeways. The storm, characterized as an atmospheric river, has triggered the first-ever hurricane-force wind warning in northern California. With wind gusts of nearly …

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Atmospheric River to Bring ‘Most Dramatic Weather Day’ to LA: 5-10 Inches of Rain Expected!

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Los Angeles, California is bracing for “one of the most dramatic weather days in recent memory” as an atmospheric river brings heavy rainfall to the area. The National Weather Service forecasts that the system, already dumping heavy rain across parts of northern and central California, will lead to significant rainfall in Southern California. Downtown Los Angeles is expected to receive over 6 inches of rain through Tuesday, with surrounding areas potentially seeing anywhere from 5-10 …

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Atmospheric River Causes Chaos in Central Coast: Power Outages, Evacuations, and Blocked Roads

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PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. — A powerful atmospheric river has caused havoc across the Central Coast, bringing strong winds, downed powerlines, blocked roads, and issuance of evacuation warnings and orders in several areas of Monterey County. Additionally, the final day of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am has been rescheduled for Monday. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has issued evacuation orders for low-lying areas of the Carmel River, while evacuation warnings were issued for the Bolsa Knolls …

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Alert Day: Strong Storm with Atmospheric River Expected to Cause Power Outages in Northern California

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A strong storm in Northern California is causing widespread concern, prompting the weather team to call Sunday an Alert Day. The storm is packing plenty of moisture from an atmospheric river and is expected to bring the strongest winds of the season, potentially causing power outages across the region. Rain began falling before sunrise, with strong winds expected to spread northward throughout the day. The forecast indicates heavy rainfall in the Valley, with totals of …

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California Braces for ‘Life-Threatening’ Atmospheric River Flooding, Mudslides, and Power Outages

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LOS ANGELES, California – The state of California is bracing for an intense and long-lasting atmospheric river that is expected to bring the potential for “life-threatening” flooding, mudslides, and widespread power outages. The slow-moving storm is forecasted to dump heavy rain and snow over the region, with some areas anticipating a month’s worth of rain in just a few days. A rare Level 4 risk for excessive rainfall has been expanded to include Los Angeles, …

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Stolen Truck Evades Police, Plunges Down River Embankment – Arrest Made After Desperate Pursuit

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NORWALK, California – A pursuit of a possibly stolen truck came to a dramatic end when the driver plunged down a river embankment while attempting to escape law enforcement on Friday. The chase, which started prior to 4:30 p.m., spanned through Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, and Norwalk, with the driver engaging in dangerous maneuvers such as driving on the wrong side of the road and cutting off other vehicles in an effort to evade the …

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