Flood Watches Issued Across Southern California Ahead of Winter Storm

Southern California is under a flood watch advisory from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning, with the heaviest rainfall expected Thursday night due to an atmospheric river. Affected areas include Orange County, San Bernardino County mountains, and the Inland Empire, where rainfall rates could reach up to 0.75 inches per hour on mountain slopes. This weather system may result in flooded rivers and landslides, particularly in recent burn scar areas. Meanwhile, the Bay Area is experiencing another round of wet weather, with flood watches and high wind warnings in effect from Wednesday through Saturday evening. Damaging winds and heavy rains are expected to impact regions including Marin, Sonoma, and the Central Coast, with the potential for power outages and debris flow.