"California Declares State of Emergency as Atmospheric River Causes Flooding and Power Outages"

California is hit by a dangerous atmospheric river, bringing hurricane-force winds, heavy rainfall, and the threat of flooding and mudslides. The National Weather Service issued evacuation orders and warned residents to stay off the roads. More than 242,000 customers were without power, and the state is preparing for significant rainfall and potential landslides. The storm is expected to bring isolated thunderstorms and winds, with wind gusts reaching up to 90mph.