California Declares State of Emergency Amid Severe Weather Crisis

A second atmospheric river brings life-threatening conditions, prompting evacuations and power outages across the state.

California faces severe weather as a second atmospheric river within a week brings life-threatening flooding, landslides, and power outages across the state.
Governor Gavin Newsom declares a state of emergency for multiple counties, with over 634,000 residents without power and evacuation orders in place for high-risk areas.
The National Weather Service issues a rare hurricane-force wind warning, with winds gusting up to 92 mph in some areas.
Residents are urged to avoid travel and heed evacuation orders, especially in areas prone to landslides and flash flooding.
The storm is expected to continue through the first half of the week, with further rainfall and snowfall anticipated.