California is currently facing severe weather conditions due to another atmospheric river, which has brought heavy rainfall, significant mountain snow, gusty winds, and the rare threat of tornadoes. Flood watches have been issued along over 500 miles of coastline, from northern San Diego County to the North Coast, and extend into the Central Valley. The storm, which began on February 18, 2024, is expected to last until Wednesday, with flood advisories and flash flood warnings remaining in effect across Southern California. The National Weather Service has issued a Moderate Risk of Excessive Rainfall for coastal southern California, highlighting the potential for urban and small stream flooding, rock, and mudslides. Rainfall rates of up to 0.25 inches per hour have been reported, with rainfall totals approaching double digits in the mountains north of Santa Barbara.
Another atmospheric river is hitting California. @FOXLA's @MattSeedorff gives us a live update on the severe weather in just under an hour https://t.co/aX4PD78BQn
It’s Day 3 of an atmospheric river’s influence in California, and moderate to heavy rains continue to plague the state. Rainfall totals are approaching double digits in the mountains north of Santa Barbara, and another day of sporadic downpours and isolated thunderstorms could… https://t.co/AIDhu5Aw1i
Radar imagery from CA shows areas of moderate to locally heavy rain & mountain snow over northern areas of state with additional precip focused over southern parts. @NWSWPC has issued a Moderate Risk of Excessive Rainfall along coastal southern CA for today into tonight. #CAwx https://t.co/xvJLKoPk9M
8:30 AM Radar Update: A widespread area of light to moderate showers will continue to move south into San Diego County this morning. Shower activity may become more isolated this afternoon, with more widespread rain expected this evening and overnight. #CAwx https://t.co/DcuWNgJ5iK
🌧️An atmospheric river will continue to drench CA, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. A level 3 out of 4 red zone moderate risk for flash flooding and excessive rainfall has been drawn by the NWS for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties too. @MatthewCappucci has an update. https://t.co/xRZyliSVr5
Radar Loop (Valid 1108 AM) Light to moderate rain continues across #SoCal, mainly from Santa Barbara County southward. - Rain rates 0.25"/hour or less - Urban/small stream flooding, rock and mud slides will remain possible thru the afternoon #CAwx https://t.co/xRKm0EJfVB
Radar Loop (Valid 828 AM) Moderate to locally heavy rainfall continues to stream across #SoCal. Numerous FLOOD ADVISORIES and FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS remain in effect. #TurnAroundDontDrown #CAwx https://t.co/9iLbaMowmr
Live updates: Atmospheric river bringing more heavy rain to Southern California https://t.co/KZjpKtW7GT
California rain totals: Atmospheric river brings more flooding, rare tornado threat. https://t.co/hQ2uTYy4Nm Click the image to read more:
Yet another atmospheric river to slam California https://t.co/2bIGiAE6Cl https://t.co/8NVuiqPfGS
🌪️ Another atmospheric river is about to strike California. Heavy rainfall, significant mountain snow, gusty winds and even a tornado or two will be possible. MyRadar meteorologist @MatthewCappucci has a special Sunday night update. https://t.co/KzHFwciJlH
The U.S. West Coast faces another round of heavy rainfall and snow this week, as another atmospheric river began slamming California today — bringing with it the threat of flooding, mudslides and possibly tornadoes https://t.co/acshNSgzDi
Another atmospheric river threatens California with extreme weather https://t.co/VXjFvNB64r https://t.co/0mBYKyDw3y
California's next atmospheric river is moving in and it's getting to pack a serious punch. Flood watches extend along over 500 miles of coastline from northern San Diego County to the North Coast. Severe thunderstorms and isolated tornadoes will possible in the Central Valley… https://t.co/ICKpXSRwSi
Another BIG atmospheric river is headed into California. Flood watches line much of the coastline as well as the Central Valley. Also, big snows for the Sierras and high winds. This drawn out storm will last until Wednesday. Details ⬇️ https://t.co/ap2NuuBpAg
A pair of additional atmospheric rivers is about to slam California, bringing 2 to 5 inches of additional rainfall in the lowlands and up to 7 inches in the mountains. 3 to 5 feet of snow can be expected in the Sierra Nevada. Meteorologist @MatthewCappucci has the latest info. https://t.co/sv0GhXrrbH