California Atmospheric River timeline: When to expect heavy rain, possible flooding

The bulk of this strong Pacific storm is expected to hit Southern California starting Wednesday night and will last well into Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

California gas station roof collapses during storms
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A gas station roof in San Francisco collapses after a storm moved into California late Wednesday night.

Bomb Cyclone: SoCal bracing for heavy rain, possible flooding
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FOX 11's Hailey Winslow warns of ugly commutes for those needing to drive to work early Thursday morning across Southern California.

What is a bomb cyclone?
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FOX 11's Hailey Winslow explains what a bomb cycle is and how it will impact Southern California.

Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency as powerful storm hits California

According to the governor's office, the declaration will bolster emergency response efforts and authorizes the mobilization of the California National Guard for disaster response.

What is a bomb cyclone?

A powerful bomb cyclone soaking California is dropping several inches of rain and creating a widespread risk of flooding and mudslides in what some forecasters are predicting to be one of the most impactful storms to hit the state in years.

'Bomb cyclone,' Pineapple Express to hit Southern California
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A powerful double whammy of an atmospheric river and bomb cyclone is drenching California again Wednesday, dropping several inches of rain on a region that has struggled to wring out from an onslaught of winter storms and creating a widespread risk of flooding, mudslides and power outages in what some forecasters are suggesting will become one of the most impactful storms to strike the state in years.

Atmospheric River timeline: When will it rain in SoCal?

A major storm will sweep over the area Wednesday and Thursday with peak intensity occurring from midnight to noon Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

Wildest weather videos from California's series of storms

The weather has been wet and treacherous in California since after Christmas. We've compiled some of the wildest videos to reflect the storms.

'Strong Pacific storm' forecast for Southern California
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According to the National Weather Service Los Angeles, rain could begin falling in Los Angeles and Orange counties as soon as Monday night and continue into Tuesday morning. But the bulk of the major storm isn't until later this week.

Several people rescued from flooded conditions

Rescuers say rushing water in Lytle Creek -  moving at about 10 to 12 mph - put a man, woman and 11-year old girl in danger.

NYE storm soaks SoCal; more rain forecast

The forecast for Monday's Rose Parade and Rose Bowl football game in Pasadena calls for cloudy skies and cold temperatures but no rain, according to the National Weather Service.

Family rescued from floodwaters 'multiple feet high' in San Bernardino County

Officials said because the water was "multiple feet high" and rising quickly, the truck was unable to operate and the people inside were not able to get out of the vehicle.

New Year's Eve storm soaks SoCal
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Most of Southern California said goodbye to 2022 with some wet weather.