Key takeaways: The ninth atmospheric river in a three-week series of major winter storms was churning through California on Monday. The storms have caused significant…
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California is facing yet another round of extreme weather this weekend, with bands of thunderstorms and an atmospheric river storm causing flooding, mudslides, and thousands of evacuations. Governor Gavin Newsom has urged residents to take necessary precautions and limit non-essential travel, while the National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for much of the state. Record rainfall has caused power outages and more rain and snow is expected, prompting residents to stay safe as the storm continues.
California has been hit by eight powerful storms driven by atmospheric rivers since Dec. 26, causing widespread damage, flooding, and power outages. Residents are being urged to take precautions and be prepared for more storms in the coming days, with the National Weather Service continuing to monitor the situation and provide updates. Over 68,000 utility customers were without electricity on Saturday morning, though this number was reduced by more than half during the afternoon.
California is expecting more stormy weather over the weekend and into next week, with heavy lower elevation rain, significant mountain snow, and strong winds. Governor Newsom has declared a state of emergency in several counties and FEMA has authorized the use of federal funds to help with recovery efforts. Residents are advised to take precautions to protect themselves and their property, such as stocking up on supplies and preparing for power outages.
At least seven people have been killed and dozens of homes destroyed in Butts County, Georgia and Autauga County, Alabama, after a severe storm system swept through the South on Thursday. Search and rescue operations are underway, with Alabama Governor Kay Ivey expressing her condolences for the victims. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of Alabama, Georgia and Florida until 4 a.m. local time Friday.
Search teams have been combing through a Central California creek for the past three days in search of 5-year-old Kyle Doan, who was swept away by floodwaters on Monday. Severe weather conditions have been hampering the search, with National Guard and search teams searching "bank to bank" and dive teams searching below the surface of the water. The Bay Area and Central Coast have been particularly hard hit by the storms, with more storms expected to bring unprecedented amounts of precipitation in the coming days.
Devastation in Selma, Alabama as Powerful Tornado Leaves Multiple Dead and Dozens of Homes Destroyed
Devastation in Selma, Alabama as Powerful Tornado Leaves Multiple Dead and Dozens of Homes Destroyed
On Thursday, a powerful tornado ripped through Selma, Alabama, leaving multiple people dead and dozens of homes destroyed. The National Weather Service issued a warning for a “large and extremely dangerous tornado”, and Autauga County Coroner Buster Barber confirmed that “more than four” people lost their lives. Firefighters responded to a structure fire at a warehouse, and crews are currently focused on cutting through downed trees to look for people who may be injured. The community is in mourning for those who lost their lives due to the devastating storm.
California has been hit with back-to-back atmospheric rivers that have dropped staggering amounts of rain on the state and left dozens of highways inoperable. The…