Officials order Emergency evacuations in place through regions of California

An atmospheric river is making its way into California, causing emergency evacuations in some parts of Southern California. The weather event is expected to last for a long period, with the potential to cause life-threatening flooding, mudslides, and widespread power outages due to heavy rain and snow. CNN Meteorologist Allison Chinchar has reported on the situation.

By Anita Johnson-Brown|The Los Angeles News

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