"California Braces for Back-to-Back Atmospheric River Storms Bringing Heavy Rain and Wind"

California is being hit by back-to-back atmospheric rivers, known as the "Pineapple Express," causing heavy rain, wind, and the threat of flash floods and landslides. The first storm has already made landfall, with a second, potentially stronger storm expected over the weekend. Surfers in Los Angeles braved the conditions to hit the waves, while the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services activated its operations center and positioned personnel and equipment in at-risk areas. More than 20 million Californians are under weather alerts as the state braces for the impact of these powerful storms.