"Southern California Braces for Record Rainfall and Major Flood Danger from Powerful Atmospheric River Storm"

An atmospheric river is expected to bring record rainfall, significant flooding, and several feet of snow to Southern California, creating a "very dangerous situation" from Saturday night through Tuesday. The storm system will also bring powerful winds and intense surf along the coast, with the heaviest rainfall likely south of the Bay Area and flash flooding expected in some areas. The National Weather Service warns of dangerous conditions, including rapid river filling and difficult driving conditions in the Sierra Nevada.