Severe Christmas storm hits Southern California

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'Dangerous scenario unfolding' in Southern California from potent storm lashing the entire state
A powerful storm carrying a strong atmospheric river laid siege to California Wednesday, with evacuations issued because of the risk of life-threatening flooding and debris flows. The National Weather Service is warning of more flooding rains and strong winds in Northern and Southern California on Christmas Day.

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Southern California drenched by powerful Christmas storms, flash flooding
Powerful winter storm arrives in Southern California for Christmas holiday. Here's what to know.
Powerful holiday storm lashes Southern California and threatens mudslides in fire-scarred areas
A powerful winter storm swept across Southern California on Wednesday, with heavy rain threatening mudslides and debris flows in areas scorched by wildfires, bringing near white-out snow conditions in...

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Powerful winter storm threatens California as Christmas approaches
Strong, gusty Christmas week storm drenches Southern California with more rain on the way
California forecasts severe weather for Christmas week
Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding, mudslides and debris flows in areas burned by last January's wildfires.

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Christmas week storm brings low tornado risk to Southern California, forecasters say
Temperatures drop as Christmas storm moves into Southern California

Heavy Rains and Floods Threaten California on Christmas Day

Much of Southern California remained at risk of potentially deadly floods on Thursday, as heavy rains showed little sign of easing through the week.

Heavy rains drench Southern California, spawn flash flooding, mud flows

Torrential rains unleashed widespread flash flooding and mud flows across Southern California on Wednesday, as authorities warned motorists to stay off roads while urging residents in flood zones to evacuate or shelter in place.

Flash flood, thunderstorm alerts in effect for California amid heavy rain, storms

Torrential rains inundated the California coast on Christmas Eve, sparking numerous flash flood and even short-lived tornado warnings, turning roads into rivers and sending debris cascading down hillsides.

Los Angeles Flooding Live: California Winter Storm Forces Evacuations

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued "life-threatening" flash flood warnings for parts of Southern California. Follow Newsweek live.

California flood watch spans 800+ miles, impacting millions over Christmas

A sweeping flood watch stretching more than 800 miles along California’s coast and interior plains is in effect this week atmospheric rivers move through.
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