Hey amigos, get ready to batten down the hatches! 🌬️ A mighty storm is brewing and set to shake up Southern California this weekend. The National Weather Service is giving us a heads-up about a powerful atmospheric river storm that's rolling in, threatening some serious floods and landslides. 😱
Starting Saturday, the rain will begin to sprinkle before turning into a full-on downpour by Sunday and Monday. We're talking about a 500-kilometer stretch from San Luis Obispo through Santa Barbara all the way down to Los Angeles and San Diego. That's a whole lotta rain, folks! 🌧️🌧️🌧️
The weather gurus have issued flood watches across the region. They're predicting average rainfall of 7-15 cm for coastal and valley areas, and a whopping 15-30 cm in the foothills and mountains. That's enough water to fill up your favorite swimming spots and then some! 🏊♂️
Because the ground is already soaked from the last storm (thanks, Thursday! 🙄), there's a higher risk of floods. The NWS warns that the amount of water hitting the ground could lead to significant, widespread, and possibly life-threatening floods. Yikes! 🚨
Some mountainous parts of Santa Barbara and Ventura counties might see rain totals as high as 38 cm. That's like Mother Nature turning on a giant shower over these areas! 🚿
Communities on the south-facing slopes and foothills need to stay alert. The heaviest rain is expected there, and with it comes the danger of flash floods, mudflows, and landslides. So keep those eyes peeled and ears open for any updates! 👀👂
Stay safe out there, California friends. It's time to stock up on essentials, check on your neighbors, and maybe cancel that beach trip. Let's ride out this storm together! 💪🌈
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Strong storm expected to hit California with potentially deadly floods
cgtn.com
