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The slew of warnings and advisories comes as an atmospheric river moves out of the region after slamming the Golden State over the weekend. Another storm is approaching California from the northwest and is expected to bring heavy rain and mountain snow to much of the state beginning on Wednesday night and lasting through the end of the week.
Forecasters are warning irregular weather could be in store for California through Thanksgiving thanks to multiple atmospheric events, including La Niña. Temperatures across the state are predicted to lean cooler than normal from at least Saturday,
The atmospheric river that drenched Southern California over the past three days delivered impressive rainfall totals across the region, with more precipitation expected in the forecast.
The girl's father attempted to save her as she was pulled by large waves near Garrapata State Park on Friday, according to authorities. He was rescued and later died.
The heaviest rain came on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service, which prompted several flash flood warnings. Adam Roser, a meteorologist with the weather service, told SFGATE that Saturday's rain broke numerous records set during a Nov. 15, 1965, storm system.
The weekend's storm in Southern California was among the wettest in November in California's recorded history, according to CBS LA Chief Meteorologist Paul Deanno, and the recent rain totals support that assertion.
Heavy rain could cause dangerous flooding in California. Mudslides, debris and slick roadways were all a concern. Snow in the Eastern Sierras could reach up to a foot. Morgan Chesky reports on more rain in the forecast.
Unrelenting rain is expected to persist in the Bay Area as two back-to-back storm systems close in on the region this week, accompanied by up to 60 mph wind gusts, possible thunderstorms, landslides and flooding.
Santa Barbara, parts of Ventura county and more saw more than several inches of rain in recent days. Is it going to continue raining?