Storm takes aim at Southern California
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Intense rainfall across Southern California has prompted mandatory evacuations near the Palisades Fire burn scar, road closures and a surge in weather-related crashes, as officials warn residents to stay alert through the weekend.
If rain falls as forecast, this storm could result in downtown Los Angeles seeing its wettest November since 1985. Heavy rain brings the possibility of damaging flooding and landslides.
Rainstorms forecast to bring up to 8 inches of rain to Southern California through Saturday have triggered flood watches in fire-ravaged areas.