Heavy rain and flooding are projected to hit parts of the U.S. West Coast in the coming week due to an atmospheric river event moving from the Pacific Northwest down to Southern California. Meteorologists are closely monitoring the situation and warning residents to prepare for potential hazards.
The anticipated atmospheric river event, rated as a level four out of five, is expected to bring heavy rainfall and possible landslides along the coast from Washington to Southern California. Over the weekend, Washington experienced significant rainfall, with some areas receiving one to three inches, leading to the breaking of daily rainfall records. As this moisture plume shifts southward, the heavy rain is predicted to impact California by mid-week.
