In an ominous warning from the National Weather Service over the weekend, people in California are being advised to stay up to date with the current weather forecasts and be prepared to take action if necessary as the latest atmospheric river storm will have a “direct threat to life and property.”
The maps below from the FOX Forecast Center show the latest information on the storm’s path across the state, including active weather alerts and power outages as they unfold.
High winds are expected to cause problems across California on Monday by bringing down trees and power lines that will likely cut off electricity across many areas of the Golden State. Here’s what the power outage situation looks like right now.
Winds are expected to be quite strong during the storm, and High Wind warnings and Wind advisories have been issued as a result. The map below shows any current wind alerts because of the storm.
Widespread flooding is a major concern with this latest atmospheric river storm that’s slamming California. The maps below show the current flood threat.
Several inches of rain is expected to fall across California during this storm. Some of the highest totals are expected along coastal areas from the Los Angeles Basin north through the San Francisco Bay Area. The maps below show expected rain totals through Wednesday.
Heavy snow is also expected to fall in higher elevations during this latest atmospheric river storm in California. Some of the highest peaks could pick up several feet of snow. The maps below show the expected snow totals through Wednesday morning.
There’s also a threat of seeing some severe thunderstorms during the storm as it pushes through California. The risk isn’t high, but there is still a risk that some strong to severe thunderstorms could impact portions of California. The map below shows the current severe thunderstorm threat.