Bad US weather week continues with intense Southern California storm; roads closed in Northwest
1 month, 1 week ago

Bad US weather week continues with intense Southern California storm; roads closed in Northwest

Hindustan Times  

A swift debris flow swept a Los Angeles Fire Department vehicle off the Pacific Coast Highway and into the ocean in Malibu on Thursday as heavy rain fell across Southern California, creating deluges of water and mud on roads at the bottom of hillsides left barren by the recent wildfires. Pacific Northwest ice storm First responders searched every vehicle in the pileup near Multnomah Falls, about 25 miles east of Portland, Oregon, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office said on social media. The sheriff's office said there were reports of injuries and people being trapped in their vehicles, but Oregon State Police spokesperson Kyle Kennedy said via email that there were no reported deaths. Southern California could get as much as 6 inches of rain in the mountains and 3 inches in coastal areas and valleys before the system moves out Friday, said Brent Bower, a weather service hydrologist.

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California storms trigger mudslides, floods, and power outages
1 month ago

California storms trigger mudslides, floods, and power outages

India Today  

LOS ANGELES: Debris flows brought on by the strongest atmospheric river of the season swept a car off a southern California highway and into the ocean and left roads submerged in sludge. In neighboring Sierra Madre, the city issued evacuation orders for areas affected by the Eaton Fire, warning that fire, police and public works personnel would not enter areas …

A second winter storm brings cold, rain and snow to millions
1 month, 1 week ago

A second winter storm brings cold, rain and snow to millions

NPR  

A second winter storm brings cold, rain and snow to millions toggle caption Nam Y. Huh/AP The most significant winter storm this year for California is making its way to fire-ravaged communities of Southern California, and threatens to bring potentially deadly, "raging torrents of rockslides and mudslides," according to National Weather Service forecasts. "The heavy rain may cause flooding in …

Severe weather warning issued in 10 states
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Severe weather warning issued in 10 states

Daily Mail  

More than 17 million people from eastern Texas to the lower Mississippi Valley are facing severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes this week. ' The agency issued flood warnings and watches in parts of 10 states as a slow-moving, cross-country storm blows across the Eastern US, delivering strong wind gusts, lightning and torrential rain. Residents of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area …

Worst of SoCal rain storm set to hit Sunday. Monday; What you need to know
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Worst of SoCal rain storm set to hit Sunday. Monday; What you need to know

LA Times  

The worst of the first significant rainstorm of the season for Southern California is expected to hit Sunday morning. So I think that’s really going to add up to significant rain and snow.” Forecast The mountains of Los Angeles and Ventura counties could get 2 to 3 inches of rain, while half an inch to 1 inch are possible elsewhere. …

Northern California gets record rain and heavy snow
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Northern California gets record rain and heavy snow

Associated Press  

HEALDSBURG, Calif. — Heavy downpours fell over much of Northern California on Friday, causing small landslides, overflowing a river and flooding some streets, including in parts of San Francisco. The storm arrived in the Pacific Northwest earlier this week, killing two people and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands, mostly in the Seattle area, before moving through Northern California, …

What to know about a storm bringing high winds, heavy rain, snow to California and Pacific Northwest
3 months, 3 weeks ago

What to know about a storm bringing high winds, heavy rain, snow to California and Pacific Northwest

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One of the strongest storms …

What to know about a storm bringing high winds, heavy rain, snow to California and Pacific Northwest
3 months, 3 weeks ago

What to know about a storm bringing high winds, heavy rain, snow to California and Pacific Northwest

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — One of the strongest storms on the West Coast in decades knocked out power for thousands of people, unleashed strong winds that toppled trees and left two dead in Washington before making its way through Oregon to Northern California where on Thursday it dropped heavy snow and record amounts of rain. The storm system roared ashore Tuesday …

Storm dumps record rain and heavy snow on Northern California. Many in Seattle still without power
4 months ago

Storm dumps record rain and heavy snow on Northern California. Many in Seattle still without power

Associated Press  

FORESTVILLE, Calif. — A major storm moving through Northern California on Thursday dropped heavy snow and record rain, flooding some areas, after killing two people and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands in the Pacific Northwest. “We feel sad, scared, but Rain slowed somewhat, but “persistent heavy rain will enter the picture again by Friday morning,” the weather service …

Hot and sticky conditions with chance for thunderstorms in Southern California this weekend
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Hot and sticky conditions with chance for thunderstorms in Southern California this weekend

LA Times  

Children and Canada geese cool off in sprinklers at Lake Balboa in the San Fernando Valley on Friday, the second day of summer. High temperatures and monsoonal moisture are threatening to make things hot and sticky across the Southland, with a 10% to 20% chance of thunderstorms developing late Saturday and into Sunday, according to Carol Smith, a meteorologist for …

‘Unseasonably cold’ storm driving another chilly, damp weekend for Southern California
10 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Unseasonably cold’ storm driving another chilly, damp weekend for Southern California

LA Times  

Another chilly and damp weekend is on tap for Southern California as a storm brings cooler temperatures, possible showers and some strong winds. The system is not expected to deliver any major blows, but it’s forecast to further drop temperatures and deepen the marine layer through at least Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Most of the rain from …

Cold storm brings high winds, showers to California on Friday, but weekend to clear up
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Cold storm brings high winds, showers to California on Friday, but weekend to clear up

LA Times  

Visitors to the Hansen Dam bike path faced cold winds and clouds earlier this month. High winds continued to blast across Southern California on Friday, as a cold storm moved across the state, forecast to also bring some showers, thunderstorms and mountain snow — and the potential for power outages and hazardous air quality. But on Friday, the chance for …

Grab your winter jackets, California. Cold weather is coming this weekend
11 months, 1 week ago

Grab your winter jackets, California. Cold weather is coming this weekend

LA Times  

Morris Broaster protects himself from the rain with a plastic bag as he waits for the bus last month in Los Angeles. But a storm front that is moving into Southern California on Friday night is expected to bring downright chilly temperatures throughout Los Angeles County, said National Weather Service meteorologist Rose Schoenfeld. Some areas in the upper 50s.” That …

Rain, snow hit SoCal, with chance for flooding, landslides, hail and even a tornado
1 year ago

Rain, snow hit SoCal, with chance for flooding, landslides, hail and even a tornado

LA Times  

Southern Californians have been hit Wednesday with another round of rain and snow, with precipitation picking up later in the day, prompting concerns about possible flooding, landslides and even a tornado. Wednesday afternoon weather officials upgraded much of central and southwest Los Angeles County, and Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties to a flood advisory, warning of minor …

Another wet weekend as new storm hits Southern California. How long will it rain?
1 year ago

Another wet weekend as new storm hits Southern California. How long will it rain?

LA Times  

Float fisherman Johnathan O. Skinner casts his line near one of the submerged docks at Launch Pointe on Lake Elsinore. Another winter storm hit Southern California this weekend, but it is expected to be milder than previous rain events. The cold storm was forecast to bring “steady light to locally moderate rain and mountain snow to the area,” the weather …

The rain’s not over — a new storm is brewing for SoCal next week. How much rain could we get?
1 year, 1 month ago

The rain’s not over — a new storm is brewing for SoCal next week. How much rain could we get?

LA Times  

A member of the track team practices the hurdles in the pouring rain Tuesday at Riverside City College. California As rain pelts soggy Southern California, residents are urged to stay vigilant for mudslides Authorities, fearing the effect of additional rain on hillsides and creek beds already saturated by a massive storm earlier this month, issued flash flood warnings for a …

California storms kill three people as 38 MILLION remain under flood alerts and Beverly Hills roads turn to rivers of mud
1 year, 1 month ago

California storms kill three people as 38 MILLION remain under flood alerts and Beverly Hills roads turn to rivers of mud

Daily Mail  

Multi-million-dollar homes of Tinsel Town's elite have been trashed by flooding The National Weather Service forecasts the storm could bring up to an additional six inches of rain into Tuesday The Pineapple Express weather system has killed three Californians and 38 million people remain under flood alerts At least three people have died in the historic flooding battering California, as …

Record-setting storm that killed 3 dumps rain on Los Angeles; flash flood alerts still in effect
1 year, 1 month ago

Record-setting storm that killed 3 dumps rain on Los Angeles; flash flood alerts still in effect

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — A storm of historic proportions dumped a record amount of rain over parts of Los Angeles on Monday, sending mud and boulders down hillsides dotted with multimillion-dollar homes while people living in homeless encampments in many parts of the city scrambled for safety. Crews rescued people from swift-moving water in various parts of Southern California on Monday, …

California Hit With Heavy Rain, Floods From Back-To-Back 'Pineapple Express' Storms
1 year, 1 month ago

California Hit With Heavy Rain, Floods From Back-To-Back 'Pineapple Express' Storms

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING LOS ANGELES — Heavy rain flooded California roadways and much-needed snow piled up in the mountains as the first of back-to-back atmospheric rivers pummeled the state Thursday. An atmospheric river, which is a long band of moisture that forms over the Pacific, was fueling the storms dousing the Los Angeles and San Diego areas, said National Weather …

Slow-moving Pacific storm threatens to bring California flooding and mudslides
1 year, 3 months ago

Slow-moving Pacific storm threatens to bring California flooding and mudslides

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Heavy rains drenched parts of California on Wednesday, bringing the threat of flooding and mudslides as millions of people geared up for holiday travel, the National Weather Service said. “I guess buying presents for the holidays is just that important.” At Whiskey & Leather in Montecito, near coastal Santa Barbara northwest of Los Angeles, manager Karina Cota …

California forecasters warn of dangerous heat and isolated thunderstorms
1 year, 7 months ago

California forecasters warn of dangerous heat and isolated thunderstorms

LA Times  

Amid a golden sky, a person walks their dog at water’s edge as a couple stand on paddle boards on a warm summer evening at dusk at Marina Park, Newport Harbor in Newport Beach Wednesday. Forecasters were warning about dangerously hot conditions across much of California on Sunday, with triple-digit temperatures raising the risk of heat-related illnesses, as well as …

Major storm caps California’s wet season with more rain, winds, snow
1 year, 11 months ago

Major storm caps California’s wet season with more rain, winds, snow

LA Times  

David Jannesn takes a selfie next to the raging Los Angeles river near Los Feliz Boulevard during a break from Wednesday’s rain. More rain, wind and mountain snow pelted California on Wednesday as a cold storm swirled over the soaked state, capping a soggy March and one of the most prodigious wet seasons in recent memory. The weather service has …

New storm may hit California, weather body alerts on severe flooding
2 years ago

New storm may hit California, weather body alerts on severe flooding

India Today  

California has been suffering major flooding and continued miserable weather conditions, while a new storm has threatened another onslaught of rainfall in the region. The National Weather Service said the next system could exacerbate severe flooding that has overwhelmed the area in recent days, calling for widespread evacuations in farming areas near the state's central coast. The new alert is …

California could face floods, blizzards from huge US storm
2 years ago

California could face floods, blizzards from huge US storm

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The weather service issued rare blizzard warnings for Southern …

Rain, snow, high winds batter SoCal; 5 and 14 freeways closed, roads flooded
2 years ago

Rain, snow, high winds batter SoCal; 5 and 14 freeways closed, roads flooded

LA Times  

Traffic diverted from Interstate 5 makes its way along a flooded street in L.A.’s Sun Valley neighborhood on Friday. “It’s just wild to see snow in the hills.” The unusual system rivals a storm that hit the region in 1989 — the first and only other time the weather service issued a blizzard warning in the L.A. area. Firefighters had …

California sees extensive storm damage as weather calms
2 years, 2 months ago

California sees extensive storm damage as weather calms

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Key roadways remained closed and officials estimated thousand of homes were seriously damaged in California as weeks of wild weather that flooded roadways, collapsed hillsides and toppled countless trees finally became calm Tuesday. “Some roads are completely washed away.” There is no estimated reopening date for State Route 154, a key north-south artery in the county that …

California gets more rain and snow, but dry days are ahead
2 years, 2 months ago

California gets more rain and snow, but dry days are ahead

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — More rain and snow fell during the weekend in storm-battered California, making travel dangerous and prompting evacuation warnings over flooding concerns along a swollen river near Sacramento. Bands of gusty thunderstorms started Saturday in the north and spread south, with yet another atmospheric river storm following close behind Sunday, the National Weather Service said. The University of …

New storms move into Southern California, bringing wet, hazardous holiday weekend
2 years, 2 months ago

New storms move into Southern California, bringing wet, hazardous holiday weekend

LA Times  

A woman watches a wave crash over the Redondo Beach breakwater Wednesday as storms in the Pacific created big swells. The first of two holiday weekend storms delivered a solid punch Saturday to an already beaten and soggy Southland, battering the coast with high surf, threatening more flooding and stretching emergency services. “It’s been a wild couple of weeks,” said …

California flooding: More storms forecast for weekend as experts warn heavy rain won’t fix drought
2 years, 2 months ago

California flooding: More storms forecast for weekend as experts warn heavy rain won’t fix drought

The Independent  

✕ Close Drone video of flooded Felton in Santa Cruz County Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain …

Storm struck California scrambles to clean up ahead of rain
2 years, 2 months ago

Storm struck California scrambles to clean up ahead of rain

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Storm-ravaged California scrambled to …

California weather tracker: Where are extreme storms headed?
2 years, 2 months ago

California weather tracker: Where are extreme storms headed?

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A parade of extreme storms is swamping California with heavy rain causing dangerous conditions including …

Rain To Persist As Storm Weary Californians Face Evacuations
2 years, 2 months ago

Rain To Persist As Storm Weary Californians Face Evacuations

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING LOS ANGELES — The latest in a relentless string of storms slammed California on Monday, swamping roads, battering coastlines with high surf, turning rivers into gushing flood zones and forcing the evacuation of thousands in towns with histories of deadly mudslides. “Additional heavy rains on Tuesday will exacerbate ongoing flooding and continue the risk of flash flooding …

Major winter storms dump on California, Upper Midwest
2 years, 2 months ago

Major winter storms dump on California, Upper Midwest

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Major winter storms continued to …

San Jose police issue grim warning as California braces for storm
2 years, 2 months ago

San Jose police issue grim warning as California braces for storm

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A city in northern California has issued a mandatory evacuation order for homeless people living …

Warnings of excessive rainfall and flash flooding for millions in California
2 years, 2 months ago

Warnings of excessive rainfall and flash flooding for millions in California

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Warnings of excessive rainfall and flash flooding have been issued for millions of people in …

California keeps wary eye on flooding after powerful storm
2 years, 2 months ago

California keeps wary eye on flooding after powerful storm

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Flood warnings and watches were …

Rainstorms to bring ‘drastic change’ to Southern California
2 years, 2 months ago

Rainstorms to bring ‘drastic change’ to Southern California

LA Times  

A surfer rides a wave under cloudy skies at Huntington Beach on Monday. Los Angeles residents should expect “drastic changes” Tuesday, according to the latest National Weather Service report, with temperatures projected to plummet at least 20 degrees, dropping into the low 60s. Daniel Swain, a climate scientist at UCLA, wrote in a blog post Monday that he expects heavy …

From blizzards to tornadoes, US braces for wild weather week
2 years, 3 months ago

From blizzards to tornadoes, US braces for wild weather week

Firstpost  

The National Weather Service warned that up to about half an inch of ice could form and winds could gust up to 45 miles per hour in parts of Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota Sioux Falls: Much of the central United States from the Rocky Mountains to the Midwest was braced Tuesday for blizzard-like conditions, while states farther to the …

From blizzards to tornadoes, US braces for wild weather week
2 years, 3 months ago

From blizzards to tornadoes, US braces for wild weather week

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The National Weather Service warned that up to about …

Massive storm to lash Southern California with three days of rain and snow
2 years, 4 months ago

Massive storm to lash Southern California with three days of rain and snow

LA Times  

Southern California’s first significant winter storm is expected to usher in three days of rain, mountain snow and gusty winds before tapering off Wednesday. “This is a very considerable storm and a lot stronger than the previous storms we’ve had this season,” said David Sweet, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard. “Today, we’ll be getting the run-up …

Spotty rain breaks some of California's heat — but parts of the state are facing fire
2 years, 6 months ago

Spotty rain breaks some of California's heat — but parts of the state are facing fire

NPR  

Spotty rain breaks some of California's heat — but parts of the state are facing fire Enlarge this image toggle caption Gregory Bull/AP Gregory Bull/AP HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Southern California welcomed cooler temperatures and spotty rain Saturday as a tropical storm veered off the Pacific Coast and faded, helping put an end to a blistering heat wave that nearly …

Wet weather heading to Southern California: What to expect this holiday weekend
3 years, 2 months ago

Wet weather heading to Southern California: What to expect this holiday weekend

LA Times  

A surfer walks near the Manhattan Beach Pier on Tuesday. A slow-moving winter storm pounding Northern California with rain and snow is making its way south, promising to deliver a wet holiday weekend for Los Angeles. Rain is slated to develop over northern San Luis Obispo County and Santa Barbara County on Wednesday but likely won’t slide into Los Angeles …

California cleans up after powerful storm drenches state
3 years, 3 months ago

California cleans up after powerful storm drenches state

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The National Weather Service reported remarkable rainfall, including …

Forecasters: California storm could bring 'historic' rain
3 years, 4 months ago

Forecasters: California storm could bring 'historic' rain

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A powerful storm roared ashore …

Storms head for fire-ravaged California amid drought
3 years, 5 months ago

Storms head for fire-ravaged California amid drought

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Showers drifted across the drought-stricken and fire-scarred landscape of Northern California on Wednesday, trailed by a series of progressively stronger storms that are expected to bring significant rain and snow into next week, forecasters said. Gavin Newsom late Tuesday to expand an emergency drought declaration to the entire state, including major population centers, giving water officials authority …

Monsoonal storms are on the horizon. How to prepare for SoCal’s weather threat
3 years, 8 months ago

Monsoonal storms are on the horizon. How to prepare for SoCal’s weather threat

LA Times  

A March 11 photo shows storm clouds blowing in over the Los Angeles Basin. The National Weather Service is warning that parts of Southern California could experience monsoonal storms this week. The National Weather Service is warning that a surge of monsoonal storms Tuesday and Wednesday could bring flash flooding and elevated fire threats. Known as the North American Monsoon, …

Southern California to see elevated fire weather, possible monsoon storms this week
3 years, 8 months ago

Southern California to see elevated fire weather, possible monsoon storms this week

LA Times  

Children cool down Friday at the Jerry Lewis Family Swim Center in San Bernardino. The high temperatures of the last several days were expected to peak Monday before tapering off later in the week, meteorologists with the National Weather Service said. “It is adding basically the two missing elements, which are moisture and instability.” The erratic weather is causing an …

Snow fell in Southern California; another storm approaches
4 years, 1 month ago

Snow fell in Southern California; another storm approaches

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Up to a foot of snow fell in Southern California’s mountains as the first in a series of storms moved through California, bringing real winter weather after weeks of sporadic rain that has done little to ease drought. Authorities urged drivers on Sunday to bring their tire chains to the San Gabriel and San Bernardino mountains east …

Winter storms in Southland threaten debris flows
4 years, 1 month ago

Winter storms in Southland threaten debris flows

LA Times  

Fishermen set up on the Long Beach side of the San Gabriel River jetty as the sun sets on Jan. 14. The National Weather Service warns that Southern California’s summer-like temperatures are petering off and wet weather will bring periods of rain, gusty winds and mountain snow through next week. “Southern California has a long fire-flood history and has the …

A rainy week is on tap for Southern California
4 years, 11 months ago

A rainy week is on tap for Southern California

LA Times  

A bicyclist makes her way along Main Street during a morning rain in Venice. A slow-moving storm is forecast to hit Southern California on Sunday night, with heavy rain expected to give way to lighter showers later in the week. Rain will likely arrive in the Southland overnight and could continue until early Monday afternoon, said Kathy Hoxsie of the …

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