In California, nearly 900,000 homes are currently without electricity due to strong winds from an atmospheric river event.
The state has issued a state of emergency, anticipating wind gusts over 60 mph along the coast and between 80-100 mph in the coastal mountain regions.
There's also a significant risk of flooding, especially on the southern slopes of the mountains in Southern California, and the storm might cause large waves along the coast.
Heavy winds have caused trees and power lines across Northern California to fall over, damaging cars and blocking roadways.
In Modesto, Highway 132 closed Sunday afternoon due to 41 fallen poles laid out between Wellsford Road and Geer Avenue.
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California grapples with a potent atmospheric river, causing widespread #flooding, power disruptions, and hurricane-force winds.
The storm, known as a "#PineappleExpress," necessitates a hurricane-force wind warning.
Intense winds knocked down power lines and trees in Santa Barbara, CA. The Santa Barbara Police Department urged residents to “stay away” from downed power lines as they can be “extremely dangerous.” #california #santabarbara
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