US west coast braces for ‘atmospheric river’ as huge storm brews
by Victoria Bekiempis from on (#5R2GV)
Northern California faces flash flood risk and threat of mudslides, especially in fire-charred areas
A huge Pacific storm is poised to unleash conditions known as an atmospheric river", with torrential rains and strong winds putting about 10 million people at risk of flash floods in parts of northern California this weekend.
The incoming tempest has raised fears of mudslides, especially in areas charred during record-setting wildfires this summer.
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