"An evacuation warning was issued for Wrightwood, a mountain town about 80 miles (130 kilometers) northeast of Los Angeles, a day after rescuing people stuck in cars during a mudslide. The storm, driven by an atmospheric river known as "the Pineapple Express," which moves heavy moisture from Hawaii to the US West Coast, is expected to dump months' worth of rain in California over a few days."
"While there was a pause in the rain in parts of southern California on Thursday, the rain is going to continue through Friday, according to NWS. It warned of a "broad plume of moisture" producing heavy rain in California on Thursday. "Numerous flash flooding events are possible. In addition, many streams may flood, potentially affecting larger rivers. The flooding may include debris flows in or near recently burned areas," the service said, referring to areas affected by wildfires."
Relentless torrential rains produced mudslides and flash floods across California; another powerful storm struck on Christmas Day. Evacuation warnings and high surf advisories accompanied the storm, including for Wrightwood after people were rescued from cars in a mudslide. The storm is driven by an atmospheric river known as "the Pineapple Express" that channels heavy moisture from Hawaii and is expected to dump months' worth of rain over a few days. More than 70,000 customers lost power, at least two people died, and the NWS warned of continued heavy rain, flash flooding, debris flows near burned areas, and wind gusts up to 55 mph. State authorities declared emergencies in several counties, including Los Angeles, and roadways and flood channels remain extremely dangerous.
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