Flood Watches and Evacuations in Southern California

Over 22 million people in Southern California are under a flood watch as a West Coast storm threatens burn scar areas, raising risks for mudslides and debris flows. Evacuation warnings are in effect for multiple burn scar regions, with orders starting Friday night. Rainfall totals could reach 4 to 6 inches in mountains and 2 to 4 inches across Central and Southern California, with heavy rain expected during Saturday morning. Governor Newsom has pre-deployed emergency resources to protect affected communities.