"Southern California Braces for Torrential Rain and Flood Threat, Disrupting Holiday Travel Plans"
TL;DR
Southern California is facing a flood threat as an atmospheric river brings heavy rainfall, causing roadways to flood and prompting evacuations ahead of the holiday weekend. Parts of Ventura County and Santa Barbara have already experienced significant flooding, with more rain expected. Flood watches are in effect for various areas, including Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Palm Springs. The National Weather Service warns of potentially life-threatening flooding, rock and mudslides, and debris flows. Meanwhile, Maine continues to suffer from power outages and freezing temperatures after torrential rain and flooding hit the Northeast.
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- Millions across Southern California are under flood threat that could snarl travel ahead of the holiday weekend CNN
- Rain moving through SoCal could delay your holiday travel - What you need to know KABC-TV
- California Rain Forecast: Excessive Rainfall and Flooding Expected The New York Times
- Severe rainstorms hit southern California, with more to come The Guardian US
- Southern California torrential rain unleashes flooding in Santa Barbara, Ventura counties KCRA Sacramento
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