Author: WeatherPreppers

President Biden has approved an emergency declaration for parts of California where a new storm system is threatening to cause flooding. CBS News’ Elaine Quijano and Nikki Battiste are joined from California by Carter Evans.

Evacuation warnings were issued in advance of the storm for various foothill and mountain communities that are prone to flooding and mudslides.

A new storm system brings more rain and snow to hard-hit California. Many counties are under a state of emergency, as flooding concerns grow. Also, another Norfolk Southern train derails, while Congress grills the company’s CEO over the disaster in Ohio. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.

A state of emergency has been declared for many California counties as the state faces a new round of storms that could help melt massive snowpack and lead to major flooding. Carter Evans reports.

Millions of people across central and Northern California are under flood watches Thursday as another massive storm approaches the area. A so-called atmospheric river could bring dangerous amounts of rain to some areas that are already buried in heavy snow, which could lead to widespread flooding. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Truckee, California.

La Niña is officially over, with climate conditions now neutral. El Niño could develop in the fall, officials said.

A fierce atmospheric river is set to bring more snow and rain to California, and the onslaught could bring severe flooding as the rain helps melt the massive snowpack in many parts of the state. Carter Evans reports.

One county has urged people to gather enough essential supplies for two weeks ahead of the incoming rain and snow.