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California is happening stricken by a great storm Heavy rains, floods and landslides during the Christmas week have become a headache for travelers and locals.
Experts have warned that Southern California areas Rainfall may be two to three times the average during the festive period, turning small rivers into deadly rivers.
Brandon Buckingham, Senior Meteorologist Accuetuwarned that Los Angeles in particular could see as much as 8 inches of rain this week, compared to the typical 2.48 inches.
“Fast-moving runoff can pick up rocks, mud, ash and debris, which can quickly turn into debris flows that can race downstream with little warning, carrying away homes, vehicles and roads,” Buckingham said.
AccuWeather warned that wind speeds could reach 80 mph in central California and 130 mph in the mountains. extreme weather Eventually subsides by the end of the week.
according to National Weather ServiceMany of the communities hardest hit by the storm are those that were affected by the January wildfires that tore through Los Angeles and San Diego.
Sierra Madre residents Missy and Jay Chapman said Los Angeles Times They spent much of December 23 preparing for the coming storm, which began on Christmas Eve.
“We’re always a little worried, but what would you do?” Missy told the publication, adding that her husband had been working all day to clear areas where water could pool and flood the house.
Trini Johnson, who lives in Torrance, also told Times She was worried about driving through the storm if conditions continued to worsen. Johnson said the last hurray is coming Southern California While she was speeding on the freeway in the fast lane, water splashed on her windshield. He said the experience was terrifying.
“I didn’t know whether to press the brakes or not,” he said. “It scared me a lot.”
As the chaos continues, concerned Californians are stranded by flooding that has closed major roads across the Inland Empire. abc 7,
Delays of up to two hours were expected as road crews cleared mud and debris from the closed freeway, the broadcaster said Thursday.
Weather models observed by San Francisco Chronicle Suggested that this current wave of storms may move in a supercell pattern, making it more likely to produce extreme weather events, including tornadoes.
A tornado warning had already been issued for Los Angeles by the weather service, although the warning was later canceled by the federal agency on Christmas Eve. sf chronicle,
National Weather Service meteorologist Rose Schoenfeld said. Times This storm is caused by the “Pineapple Express”, a powerful jet of warm, moist air from near AirportThis particular weather event would be the fastest atmospheric river to hit Southern California in two years,
ahead of the storm, Governor Gavin Newsom Much of Southern California was put under a state of emergency, allowing first responders to work in six counties. Emergency resources were also rushed to areas expected to be affected by the so-called “Pineapple Express”, which arrived yesterday.
“California is acting quickly and decisively to do everything possible to get ahead of dangerous winter storms,” Newsom said in a statement. statement“The state has pre-positioned resources, emergency officials are activated, and we are working closely with local partners to protect communities and keep Californians safe,”