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California Weather Chaos: Life-Threatening Storms and Flooding Strike State

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Stay informed about the extreme weather conditions in California with the latest updates on the catastrophic flooding and powerful storms hitting the state!

California is in the grip of potentially life-threatening storms, with flash flooding and hurricane-force winds wreaking havoc across the state. As a second round of extreme weather hits, Southern California faces another wave of atmospheric rivers, exacerbating the already dangerous flooding situation. With up to 37 million people at risk, the state braces for rare hurricane warnings and massive waves offshore.

Amidst the chaos, the Grammys are under threat as nearly 200,000 Californians prepare for the second onslaught of atmospheric river storms. The relentless rain has created a dangerous and life-threatening scenario, with persistent downpours causing widespread flooding in flood-prone areas.

As an intense atmospheric river-fueled storm batters California, the region faces potential power outages, mudslides, and slippery commutes due to the continuous heavy rain and snowfall. The state is on high alert as the catastrophic flooding risks continue to escalate, with Governor Gavin Newsom declaring a state of emergency in multiple counties.

Despite the challenges, California remains resilient, with communities coming together to face the stormy weather head-on. The state is no stranger to extreme weather events, and Californians are showing their strength and unity in the face of adversity.

Did you know that the Pineapple Express storm system is named after its origin in the tropical waters near Hawaii? This weather phenomenon brings heavy precipitation and strong winds to the West Coast. Additionally, California has experienced historic rainfall records being shattered recently, highlighting the severity of the current weather conditions in the state.

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Potentially life-threatening storm system begins pounding California ... (NBC News)

Flash flooding and hurricane-force winds are in the forecast for this Pacific storm, but it's also making waves offshore — big waves. The National Weather ...

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Another round of extreme storms could cause more life-threatening ... (ABC News)

A second round of atmospheric rivers is bringing even more rain and flooding to Southern California in less than a week, exacerbating life-threatening ...

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Raging atmospheric river lashes California; rare hurricane warning ... (USA TODAY)

Up to 37 million people were at risk for life-threatening floods from the storm, the second Pineapple Express system to pound the state.

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Atmospheric river hits California with hurricane-force winds: Latest (The Independent)

California braces for more heavy rain as another atmospheric river follows 'Pineapple Express': Live.

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Grammys Under Flood Watch: Already Nearly 200000 Californians ... (Forbes)

Californians are bracing as a second atmospheric river storm hits the Golden State in one week, this time bringing even more dangerous flooding, ...

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California Flooding, In Pictures | Weather.com (The Weather Channel)

A d​angerous, life-threatening situation is underway in parts of California as an atmospheric river dumps persistent rain on a very flood-prone region. T​he ...

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Live updates: California atmospheric river-fueled storm brings rain ... (CNN)

An intense, long-lasting atmospheric river is moving into California Sunday, bringing the potential for life-threatening flooding, according to the Weather ...

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California Weather Causing Issues At AHL All-Star Game (The Hockey News)

San Jose is hosting the AHL All-Star Game this season, and due to the weather, some players, including host San Jose Barracuda representative Shakir ...

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A second wave of storms is slamming parts of California. How bad ... (NPR)

The storm was "starting to bring one of the most dramatic weather days in recent memory," the National Weather Service said. California's governor declared ...

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Atmospheric river to stall over Southern California posing potentially ... (CNN)

An intense, long-lasting atmospheric river is moving across California — bringing widespread power outages and the potential for mudslides and ...

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Southern California's February storms in photos (NBC Southern California)

Rain and snow arrives in Southern California to start February. See photos from Los Angeles, Long Beach and around the region.

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Potentially "life-threatening" flooding possible as second ... (CBS News)

A second powerful atmospheric river arrived in Southern California Sunday, bringing heavy rain and the potential for what the National Weather Service ...

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'Catastrophic' flooding to hit California as bad weather continues (BBC News)

The "atmospheric rivers" causing the storms will linger on Monday as the state is pummelled by rain, wind and snow.

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Slippery morning commute ahead as Southern California storm ... (NBC Southern California)

A slow-moving storm that brought hours of steady rain throughout Southern California will make for a wet morning commute on Monday as widespread rain will.

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'Catastrophic' flooding to hit California as bad weather continues (BBC News)

The "atmospheric rivers" causing the storms will linger on Monday as the state is pummelled by rain, wind and snow.

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Southern California weather: LA sees catastrophic flooding as ... (FOX 11 Los Angeles)

A powerful storm continues to hammer down on Southern California Monday as the risk of life-threatening flooding remains for a greater portion of the area.

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Southern California sees 'life-threatening' flooding from atmospheric ... (The Independent)

On Sunday, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency across eight counties of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, ...

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Southern California weather: See photos of heavy rain, flooding from ... (USA TODAY)

Two storms hit California over the weekend, part of the 'Pineapple Express' atmospheric river that brought rain, snow, wind, and flooding.

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For California, 'One of the Most Dramatic Weather Days' (The New York Times)

It's Monday. Yesterday was a weather day for the record books — and today could be one, too. Plus, the California State Senate has a new leader.

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Southern California weather: LA sees catastrophic flooding as ... (FOX 11 Los Angeles)

A powerful storm continues to hammer down on Southern California Monday as the risk of life-threatening flooding remains for a greater portion of the area.

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California weather live updates: Man killed by falling redwood tree in ... (ABC News)

The storm-related death occurred in Yuba City in Northern California on Sunday. ByABC NEWS. Last Updated: February 5, ...

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Los Angeles area sees catastrophic flooding as powerful ... (FOX Weather)

A dire situation is unfolding in California as a dangerous and potentially life-threatening atmospheric river storm continues to slam the state with ...

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Southern California storm delivers non-stop steady rain for the ... (NBC Southern California)

A slow-moving storm that brought hours of steady rain throughout Southern California will make for a wet morning commute on Monday as widespread rain will.

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California storms: L.A. braces for 'extremely dangerous' weather (San Francisco Chronicle)

Los Angeles shattered rainfall records over the weekend, but meteorologists warned the worst could be yet to come.

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Live updates: California atmospheric river-fueled storm brings rain ... (CNN)

An intense, long-lasting atmospheric river is bringing the potential for life-threatening flooding to California from Sunday through Tuesday.

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Deadly California atmospheric river storm triggers flooding, power ... (The Weather Network)

At least two people were killed by wind-toppled trees on Sunday - an 82-year-old man in the former gold rush town of Yuba City and a 45-year-old man at ...

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California storm live updates: Atmospheric river brings flooding ... (ABC News)

A second storm within one week is pummeling nearly the entire state of California with heavy rain and life-threatening flooding.

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Deadly California storm triggers flooding, mudslides, power outages (Reuters)

A deadly Pacific storm, the second "Pineapple Express" weather system to sweep the West Coast in less than a week, dumped torrential rain over Southern ...

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California weather: Three killed as atmospheric river storm brings ... (Sky News)

Parts of California have been hit with back-to-back weather patterns known as "atmospheric rivers", bringing some of the heaviest rainfalls in more than 140 ...

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Deadly storm in Southern California floods roads and causes more ... (CNN)

A powerful storm system drenched parts of California over the weekend and Monday, leaving at least two people dead, knocking out power and prompting ...

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