Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Lightning...the underrated killer

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MYTHS VS. FACTS

MYTH:	If it is not raining, then there is no danger from lightning.	It's Not Raining - No Way I'll Get Struck
FACT:	Lightning often strikes outside of heavy rain and may occur as far as 10 miles away from any rainfall.	It's Not Raining - No Way I'll Get Struck

MYTH:	The rubber soles of shoes or rubber tires on a car will protect your from being struck by lightning.	My Shoes Will Protect Me From Lightning
FACT:	Rubber-soled shoes and rubber tires provide NO protection from lightning. However, the steel frame of a hard-topped vehicle provides increased protection if you are not touching metal.	My Shoes Will Protect Me From Lightning

MYTH:	People struck by lightning carry an electrical charge and should not be touched.	Don't Touch Them Or You'll Get Shocked
FACT:	Lightning-strike victims carry NO electrical charge and should be attended to immediately.	Don't Touch Them Or You'll Get Shocked

MYTH:	"Heat Lightning" occurs after very hot summer days and poses no threat.	Heat Lightning Strikes When It's Hot
FACT:	What is referred to as "heat lightning" is actually lightning from a thunderstorm too far away for thunder to be heard. However, the storm may be moving in your direction!	Heat Lightning Strikes When It's Hot

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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

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