"Heavy rain and fierce winds from an atmospheric storm slammed Southern California on Wednesday, flooding roads and triggering mudslides as authorities urged parts of the region to evacuate. California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Shasta counties on Wednesday. Some areas had already received 4 to 8 inches of rain by Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service."
"Another wave of the storm was expected to hit on Christmas Day, with flood and wind advisories for 'life-threatening' storm conditions from the National Weather Service remaining in effect until Thursday afternoon. Over 163,000 homes and businesses across California were still without power on Christmas morning, according to poweroutage.us. Earlier in the week, the Redding Police Department reported one storm-related fatality in Northern California. Two more deaths occurred in South Sacramento and San Diego, CNN reported."
An atmospheric storm produced heavy rain and strong winds across Southern California, causing widespread flooding and mudslides. Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Shasta counties. Some locations recorded 4 to 8 inches of rain by Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service warned of life-threatening flood and wind conditions and kept advisories in effect into Thursday afternoon. Over 163,000 homes and businesses remained without power on Christmas morning. Authorities urged evacuations in affected areas. At least three storm-related deaths were reported in Northern and Southern California. Photos show widespread damage.
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