Overview

• California faces severe weather as a second atmospheric river within a week brings life-threatening flooding, landslides, and power outages across the state.
• Governor Gavin Newsom declares a state of emergency for multiple counties, with over 634,000 residents without power and evacuation orders in place for high-risk areas.
• The National Weather Service issues a rare hurricane-force wind warning, with winds gusting up to 92 mph in some areas.
• Residents are urged to avoid travel and heed evacuation orders, especially in areas prone to landslides and flash flooding.
• The storm is expected to continue through the first half of the week, with further rainfall and snowfall anticipated.