Overview
- The National Weather Service keeps life‑threatening storm warnings in effect through Christmas into Friday, with rainfall rates near one inch per hour in spots.
- Governor Gavin Newsom declares a state of emergency to speed resources as flooding risks escalate across the region.
- Police issue evacuation orders for more than 200 homes, while Los Angeles urges residents in Pacific Palisades burn‑scar zones to leave.
- Strong winds are toppling trees, closing roads, and cutting power to thousands, and emergency crews report water rescues and open shelters.
- Forecasters issue a rare tornado warning for a small part of Los Angeles County near Alhambra due to severe thunderstorms.