Newsom Declares State Of Emergency as Another Storm Expected to Slam California

California Governor Gavin Newsom Wednesday’s declaration of an emergency was made ahead of another severe weather system that is expected to hit the state.

California has been ravaged by severe weather since last week, when it was an “atmospheric river” The state was hit hard by strong winds and heavy rainfalls in the north. Days later, another storm struck other parts of the state, bringing with it dangerous and sometimes deadly flooding. These storms will continue for some time.

“California is mobilizing to keep people safe from the impacts of the incoming storm,” Newsom stated that in a statement. “This state of emergency will allow the state to respond quickly as the storm develops and support local officials in their ongoing response.”

According to National Weather Service Maps show that most of central and northern California are under weather warnings. High wind warnings are in effect for the northern coast region of California, which includes Monterey County and Shasta County, near the Oregon border. The winter storm warning is in effect for the northeastern portion of the state, including the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Flash flood warnings have been issued for scattered parts of northern California.

Warnings of high wind and winter storms are available to the edges of the city. San Joaquin Valley According to Hancock’s NWS station Hancock, it is the central portion of the state. A majority of the valley has been placed under wind advisory. A small section of the area extending from Mariposa County into Kern County is currently under flash flood alert.

High waves and coastal flooding are expected in Southern California as a result of the storm. The coastal areas of Los Angeles County are under high surf advisory. However, coastal Orange County is under coastal flooding advisory. The NWS station in San Diego has issued a high surf warning for coastal San Diego County. San Diego forecasts.

State officials warned that this storm could increase the damage done by previous storms. Ground is still saturated, which increases the chances of flooding, rapid runningoff, and mudslides. The New York Times reported. According to the NWS, high winds could also cause power outages by knocking down power lines and trees, as well as causing widespread disruptions. The Washington Post.

The latest storm is a result of a “bomb cyclone,” The rapid intensification of a storm caused by rapid drops in atmospheric pressure. It is then followed by high winds due to the vacuum. The severe weather was caused by a similar event. blizzard Over the Christmas weekend, 37 of the 50 United States were bombarded by the terrorists. California was spared the first “bomb cyclone,” However, it has been repeatedly battered by severe storms. It is expected that the latest storm will be one of many storms in the coming days.

“This is storm one of at least three or four,” NWS Monterey meteorologist Brayden Murdock told Politico. “The forecast looks quite unsettled through the week and into the weekend, even next week.”

On April 1, the first storm slammed into the state. December 27Flooding was felt in much of the San Francisco Bay Area. Heavy snowfall fell to the Sierra Nevadas. The region was hit again by a second storm. New Year’s Eve.

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