"California Braces for Record Rainfall and Flooding as Atmospheric River Hits"

Almost all of California is under flood alerts as heavy rainfall prompts road closures, evacuation warnings, and water rescues. Los Angeles faces significant flood threats and could see its wettest February on record, with emergency crews prepared for potential power outages, mudslides, and blocked roadways. Evacuation warnings are in place for parts of Santa Barbara County and southwestern Los Angeles County, while strong winds threaten power outages for over 10 million people. Heavy snow in the Sierra Nevada and ongoing rain pose a considerable flood threat, with the storm expected to taper off by late Wednesday.