California storm: Officials brace for atmospheric river rain, winds, floods
Gov. Gavin Newsom mobilized more than 8,500 emergency operations staff from the state’s policing, fire and transportation agencies, as well as the National Guard.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom mobilized more than 8,500 emergency operations staff from the state’s policing, fire and transportation agencies, as well as the National Guard.
(CNN) — California is bracing for a stronger and longer-lasting atmospheric river event this weekend, which is expected to bring mudslides, damaging winds, and heavy mountain snow and<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/california-braces-for-a-stronger-atmospheric-river-this-weekend/">Read More</a>
State, local and federal officials are warning Californians of high winds and the potential for flooding from Mendocino County spanning to San Diego County, noting mudslides are also a concern.
By Tina Burnside and Nouran Salahieh, CNN
(CNN) — An intense, long-lasting atmospheric river is moving into California Sunday, bringing the potential for “life-threatening” flooding, mudslides and widespread power outages as it dumps heavy rain and snow.