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Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

 

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Significant Weather Phenomena to Report to the National Weather Service

Large thunder storm over city at sunset

  • Tornado, Funnel Cloud, or Wall Cloud
  • Hail of any size
  • Wind gusts greater than 40 mph
  • Heavy rain and/or high rainfall rates
  • Flash Flooding
  • Street, parking lot, or underpass flooding
  • Weather-related damage of any kind
  • Unusual or questionable weather
  • Heavy snow or high snowfall rates
  • Dense Fog or Smoke (visibilities less than 1/2 mile)
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