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Southern California Braces for Atmospheric River, Flood and Mudslide Risk Prompts Evacuation Warnings

Los Angeles County is under evacuation warnings as a powerful atmospheric river approaches, threatening to end fire season but also bringing significant risks of flooding and mudslides. The National Weather Service predicts downtown L.A. could receive over two and a half inches of rain from Friday to Sunday, potentially leading to flooded roads, swollen waterways, and minor debris flows. There is even a chance for nearly 5 inches of rain, raising the possibility of major mud and debris flows, as well as localized flooding of homes and businesses.

The highest risk is on Saturday, with the potential for heavy rain, flash flooding, and debris flows. Meteorologists say this storm should significantly reduce fire danger, but are urging residents to stay home and indoors if possible on Saturday, with a severe weather threat between midnight and 9 p.m.

Evacuation warnings are in effect until 11 a.m. Sunday for areas near recent burn scars. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain across Southern California, with varying rainfall amounts predicted for different cities. While snow is expected in the Sierra Nevada, major accumulation is not anticipated in Southern California’s mountains.

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