California Bracing for Stronger and Longer Atmospheric River Event with Flooding and Damage Expected

LOS ANGELES, California – California is preparing for a powerful and long-lasting atmospheric river event this weekend. The storm is anticipated to bring mudslides, damaging winds, heavy mountain snow, and has already prompted flood watches for almost 40 million residents. The Weather Prediction Center has issued a rare Level 4 risk of excessive rainfall for Santa Barbara and Oxnard on Sunday. A more widespread Level 3 risk exists for much of coastal California, including San …

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