California is currently facing a powerful atmospheric river storm, leading to a state of emergency declared by Governor Gavin Newsom for several counties due to the threat of life-threatening flash flooding, mudslides, and unprecedented high winds. The National Weather Service has issued a first-ever Hurricane Force Wind Warning for the Big Sur coastal waters, with sustained winds of 65 knots (75 mph) and gusts up to 95 mph, including pockets of 90+ mph winds over the Santa Lucia and San Benito Mountains. Heavy rainfall is causing hazardous conditions, with rates exceeding 1 inch per hour in the Bay Area and Central Coast, and potential rates up to 1.5 inches per hour from Santa Barbara to the Los Angeles metro area. Los Angeles County faces a high risk of potentially deadly flooding Sunday and Monday, with over 40,000 power outages already reported. Highway 1 near Big Sur is at risk of washouts, and the Transverse Range and Los Angeles Basin are likely to experience dangerous flash flooding. The southern San Luis Obispo to western Ventura Counties are under a serious flash flood threat, and the Santa Monica Mountains have seen rainfall totals approaching 10 inches. The Hollywood Hills area is particularly vulnerable to life-threatening landslides and additional flash flooding.
Ongoing rain within the nearly-stalled #AtmosphericRiver/cold front over LA is now re-intensifying, with more widespread heavy rain now occurring once again over the Westside and more developing offshore. Flood risk will likely escalate once again this afternoon. #CAwx https://t.co/VEIJEU1wHS
Rain continues to be concentrated across Orange/San Bernardino/western Riverside Counties this morning. San Diego County: the rain has not started yet, and you are not missing out on the storm. The rain will progress farther southeastward this afternoon and evening. #CAwx https://t.co/dhPDTQlK2I
More than 10 inches of rain has fallen across the Los Angeles area since Sunday, with plenty more to come. Significant flooding is ongoing and expected to expand/worsen as rain continues to fall. Don't put yourself in harm's way, turn around, don't drown! https://t.co/rVK1TOHFBk
CALIFORNIA STORM COVERAGE: Catastrophic flooding as atmospheric river pounds region. https://t.co/Wouiezr7jZ Click the image to watch #LIVE team coverage:
Folks please stay safe in all the rain and storms across Southern California. Avoid driving if you are able and follow your local news and city info. Take care and check in on each other.
California is getting soaked. Heavy rain in Malibu. More than 10 inches recorded in Los Angeles. https://t.co/bFcOjJyEak
Evacuation orders have been issued in parts of Los Angeles County as a powerful storm landed in the Southland, bringing "life threatening" flood risks and dangerously high winds to the area. https://t.co/4lfQQiqii1
Southern California is being hammered by a powerful storm that has caused flooding, mudslides, and power outages. #8NN https://t.co/nKjm38MN1w
'Catastrophic' weather grips California with severe flooding, mudslides and strong winds continuing https://t.co/XoYlwMWHL7 https://t.co/2MHsAh1fnP
Dangerous Storm Batters California, State Of Emergency Declared https://t.co/ftsbhrJL7R https://t.co/mThaFfkpIh
The Hollywood Hills and the Santa Monica Mountains face life-threatening landslides and flash flooding as an intense atmospheric river blankets Southern California https://t.co/04QYbt2iLB
Storm impacts: Flooding, evacuations and mudslides as the biggest storm of the season hits SoCal. Live team coverage now on ABC7 https://t.co/DwCkkqukbx https://t.co/XAAOfwiKeX
.@NOAA's #GOESWest 🛰️ is monitoring a strong Pacific storm system that is bringing dangerous weather to California this morning. Torrential rain and dangerous flooding, high winds leading to power outages, and very heavy mountain snow are all likely across parts of the state… https://t.co/7yhcG6XHUu
Southern California weather: LA sees catastrophic flooding as atmospheric river pounds region. https://t.co/3dYjq1KFgV Click the image to read more:
A powerful storm off California's coast, one of the most intense to hit the state in years, is bringing heavy rain and posing a "high risk" of potentially deadly flooding for Los Angeles County residents today. https://t.co/14YcDCPfMc
'Catastrophic' flooding to hit California as bad weather continues https://t.co/VLB4e3smz6
Almost 10” of rain has fallen in Bel Air and UCLA area in the last 24 hours. Incredible. https://t.co/0lPsZllZhs
California is reeling under the impact of a historic storm that has slammed into the western coast and unleashed floodwaters, isolated tornadoes and mudslides. Follow our live updates: https://t.co/lGFLP7ZxTd
The relentless rain in Los Angeles has led to serious issues like mudslides. Residents should be cautious and heed any evacuation orders to stay safe. #CAwx https://t.co/oSunBsgvqF
BREAKING - NWS Los Angeles: "EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION UNFOLDING IN THE HOLLYWOOD HILLS AREA AND AROUND THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS‼️ Life threatening landslides and additional flash flooding expected overnight tonight. Avoid travel if at all possible."
‼️EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION UNFOLDING IN THE HOLLYWOOD HILLS AREA AND AROUND THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS‼️ Life threatening landslides and additional flash flooding expected overnight tonight. Avoid travel if at all possible. #LArain #CAwx #Socal #Californiastorm
12 hour rainfall totals approaching 10 inches already in the Santa Monica Mountains above Malibu and near Beverly Hills, CA https://t.co/VZmxsnZToH
The heaviest rain is shifting more into Los Angeles County, and starting to develop farther south/east in Orange and San Bernardino Counties. #CAwx https://t.co/RsimqDAWk7
Rain will continue overnight with the more significant rain not making it much farther east than it is now, roughly the Cajon Pass, western Inland Empire, and Orange County. #cawx https://t.co/qZ87HAkVt8
The most dangerous flood situation tonight will be in the mountains from Montecito to Los Angeles, including the Santa Monica Mountains. Communities like Malibu will be especially at risk. About 5-7" of rain has fallen so far - much more to come overnight. #CAwx #LARain https://t.co/2t48LM6SpY
HAPPENING NOW: Flash flood warning for much of the LA area. Just recorded this video near Santa Monica. Be careful out there! #CAWX https://t.co/yccfDSnZa4
Heavy rain bands continue to move into the Los Angeles metro this evening and this should continue. Stay off the roads! Freeways are likely to start flooding if they haven’t already and conditions will continue to deteriorate. #CAwx #LARain https://t.co/uTzKf6haP1
#California Weather Updates: 🌩️🌪️🌧️ California is grappling with severe weather conditions, including heavy rain, and flooding. https://t.co/S5YTUqpxwM
California storm update: Newsom declares state of emergency. https://t.co/sIaa0bok8a Click the image to read more:
A powerful atmospheric river has arrived Sunday, bringing very heavy rain and potentially life-threatening flash flooding as well as mountain snow to much of the Southland through Tuesday, National Weather Service said. https://t.co/O3nlzyvrHt
As nighttime approaches, it is IMPERATIVE that you say off the roads if you're in #SoCal, particularly in areas that have already received significant rain. You will NOT be able to see a mudslide or a washed out or flooded out road or bridge ahead of you in the dark. #CAwx
State of emergency declared in Southern California due to atmospheric river storm https://t.co/lHxn7ToPXD
A serious flash flood threat is developing from southern San Luis Obispo into Santa Barbara and western Ventura Counties. Heavy rain bands continue to pull onshore and that will continue this evening with the heaviest rain on the US 101 corridor. Mudslides are also likely. #CAwx https://t.co/htvlbOaphR
Governor @GavinNewsom has proclaimed a state of emergency for several counties in Southern California to support storm response and recovery efforts. https://t.co/dhHZ67cuHD
This is very strongly worded from the WPC. Almost all of the rain for the South Coast is still to come, particularly from Santa Barbara east to the Los Angeles metro area with rates up to 1.5"/hour. Major flash flooding and mudslides are possible this evening and tonight. #CAwx https://t.co/l3wDZOPHWV
High-impact rainfall with dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding is likely across portions of the Transverse Range and the Los Angeles Basin going through tonight as strong atmospheric river activity arrives. https://t.co/ZAn5svpJGk
California Atmospheric River about to hit. Life-Threatening flash flood warnings across the state. Once the rain starts in the next couple hours its not going to stop until the early hours of Wed. 12in possible in some locations. Stay safe SoCal fam 🙏 https://t.co/JQxX5wDQ9Z
🚨 Southern California 🚨 Powerful storms are bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and high surf to the area. Make sure to sign up for local emergency alerts to keep you and your loved ones safe. https://t.co/Tgtgm0pPu2
A massive storm system is hitting much of California, bringing prolonged downpours and high winds to the nation’s most populous state for the coming days https://t.co/yDlEzEjW7v https://t.co/yDlEzEjW7v
⚠️ CALIFORNIA BRACES FOR ANOTHER POWERFUL STORM THREATENING FLOODS AND MUDSLIDES Full Story → https://t.co/WZzgRGaYrC
Morning satellite view of powerful winter storm just west of central CA. This system will bring escalating rain/wind-related impacts through day today and into Mon/Tue across SoCal. Wind damage, major flash flooding, and even severe thunderstorms possible in some places. #CAwx https://t.co/ayjRp8DuQ2
This Low is battering California with high winds and heavy rains. @NWSBayArea has even issued a Hurricane Force Wind Warning for the Big Sur area. Hazardous winds and seas are occurring along most of the coast. #CAwx https://t.co/ftKSOTGGQV
A rapidly intensifying storm off the coast of Central California is bringing a "high risk" of potentially deadly flooding to Los Angeles Sunday and Monday. https://t.co/vRSLr9SVW1
Severe California storm is underway. Flooding from rain and power outages from high winds (over 40K) already underway. @NWSLosAngeles is calling it "one of the most dramatic weather days in recent memory" Follow detailed updates ⬇️ https://t.co/xxm6VLw4Wx
Some light rain fell overnight but has moved out. The heavy rain is still coming, first to areas near the LA County border this afternoon and spreading southeast tonight and continuing through Tue. Multiple days of rainfall will lead to a moderate to high risk of flooding. #CAwx https://t.co/m1GtGVNVc9
Extremely Dangerous Winds. The waters from the Big Sur Coast to 60 nautical miles out have been upgraded to Hurricane Force Wind Warnings for winds 35 to 55 kt with gusts up to 80 knots (roughly 92 mph). #CAwx https://t.co/Zbt2dNryJ1
Believe the first-ever Hurricane Force Wind Warning issued in California was just issued tonight by the @NWSBayArea for the Big Sur coastal waters, with wind gusts up to 90 mph possible. Isolated tornadoes and severe thunderstorm wind gusts from San Jose south along the Central… https://t.co/U1sYVqU0hQ
#CAwx An extremely rare and first-ever **Hurricane Force Wind Warning** for @NWSBayArea has been issued for the water areas along the Big Sur Coast. I have never seen one of these issued before. Some models are showing potential sustained winds 55-65mph with 70-90mph wind… https://t.co/dYuUkWJ67y
We’ve been saying damaging wind speeds/gusts for awhile but this ups the ante even more near the coast. First of its kind for the region hurricane force wind warning 3am-4pm for the Big Sur coastline now set for Sunday. Tree and power impacts are expected to be significant inland… https://t.co/CqSg3UMdFi https://t.co/TVUTkbq6tq
That area off Big Sur near Monterey is a **hurricane force** wind warning. That means winds, at least in gusts, could exceed 75 mph in that area - and likely higher (up to 90 mph) in the nearby coastal mountains. Highway 1 near Big Sur could also see washouts. #CAwx https://t.co/m3zgNhuXws
Damaging wind gusts trending higher with evening updates. 👀 on hurricane force wind warning (a first) for coastal waters near Big Sur per @psuweatherman #CAwx 2/3/2024 https://t.co/3LnIISb0E3
Extreme language in NWS discussion tonight for winds on the Big Sur coastline Sunday: "A first-ever Hurricane Force Wind Warning will be issued with the even coastal waters forecast." @NWSBayArea is forecasting sustained 65 kt/75mph wind, with gusts up to 95 mph in this area. https://t.co/Pfr3jdd6D3
Really concerned about wind the next 24 hours. Latest 1km WRF has a few pockets of 90+ mph ! over the Santa Lucia Mts & San Benito Mts. Ensemble guidance (NBM) gives a 15-25% of seeing a few spots over 95 mph. 1st ever Hurricane Force Wind Warning Big Sur coastal waters. #CAwx https://t.co/RY1Og8qiyL
The heaviest rainfall this evening is over the Bay Area and into the Central Coast, particularly around Monterey Bay. It will build in farther south overnight. Rainfall rates could be over 1 inch per hour in the heaviest bands. #CAwx https://t.co/pS9LikLbDW
Another “Pineapple Express” storm is on its way to California, bringing with it the threat of dangerous flooding and mudslides. https://t.co/T38UA9V4qY
California emergency officials bracing for dangerous storm, flooding https://t.co/5FSDp65ejV