The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Latest storm has 'direct threat to life and property' in California
Start your day with the latest weather news – The latest atmospheric river storm Monday is a 'direct threat to life and property' with heavy rain, widespread flooding and power outages expected from the storm.
Rounds of atmospheric rivers to slam California
Another storm system will crash onshore Tuesday morning. While not as strong as Monday's system, this will once again exacerbate flooding concerns on Tuesday.
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Californians warned latest atmospheric river storm ‘direct threat to life and property’
An ominous warning from the National Weather Service says millions of people living and working in California need to prepare for a "direct threat to life and property" from the latest atmospheric river storm that is impacting the Golden State from Monday into Tuesday.
This comes after a deadly bomb cyclone produced flooding rain, debris flows, damaging winds and large waves in the region last week.
This latest storm will affect nearly the entire state. Heavy rain will bring a significant threat of flooding from the California-Oregon border southward into the Los Angeles Basin.
According to the FOX Forecast Center, the flooding threat from this storm will be far more serious than that seen from the previous storm.
Things to know:
- National Weather Service explains what makes this atmospheric river storm different from the others
- Will California’s long-term drought improve after atmospheric rivers hammer the West?
- Deadly bomb cyclone washes away popular California beach
A portion of West Cliff Drive fell into the Pacific Ocean after a series of powerful storms of rain and high winds hit California's Central Coast in Santa Cruz, California, on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.
(Melina Mara / The Washington Post / Getty Images)
How to track California’s atmospheric river storms
Heavy rain, flooding, high winds and power outages are expected with this latest atmospheric river storm that’s slamming California. Severe weather is also possible in some parts of the state.
The FOX Forecast Center has several graphics showing where the storm is currently located, as well as information on current power outages, flood alerts and expected rainfall totals through the middle of the week.
Here's where you can take a look at the latest data as the storm makes its way across California.
Things to know:
- Explaining flood alerts issued by the National Weather Service
- Here's what to do after your car is flooded
- Insurance is key to protecting your property from flood damage
More atmospheric river storms are expected to slam California this week.
(FOX Weather)
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