"California Braces for Life-Threatening Floods as Atmospheric River Approaches"

California is preparing for another powerful atmospheric river storm, with Tulare Lake still recovering from last year's storms. Floodwaters from 2023 are still affecting thousands of acres of farmland, causing environmental impacts and an outbreak of avian botulism. The upcoming storm is expected to bring extreme precipitation to other parts of the state, potentially causing widespread flooding, with saturated soils from San Francisco to San Diego. Scientists believe climate change is increasing the potency of these storms, which can cause significant flood damage.