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fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

SoCal's big storm: Evacuation warnings, road closures, tips for surviving

An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain to Southern California Thursday night through the weekend, creating significant mud and debris flow risks near recent burn scars.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Rains are soaking Los Angeles for the first time in months. Is it enough to reduce wildfire risks?

By Thursday morning, much of Southern California had already recorded some measurable rainfall, while a few inland areas were experiencing minor flooding that officials warned could get worse and spread. Much of the region remains under a flood watch through early Friday. "As the day wears on ... we could definitely start getting those heavier showers and thunderstorms developing," said Rich Thompson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard. "Some areas will have a lot of rain."
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