Severe Storms Batter West Coast with Floods, Power Outages, and Mudslide Threats

A bomb cyclone has brought record-breaking rainfall to Northern California, causing significant flooding and increasing the risk of mudslides. The storm, which intensified rapidly, has already set new daily rainfall records in cities like Ukiah and Santa Rosa. The National Weather Service warns of prolonged rainfall leading to potential landslides and downed trees. The storm is expected to continue into the weekend, with a second wave of rain affecting areas further south, including parts of Southern California, though significant issues are not anticipated there.