The storm was orginally classified as a Hurricane….
It has also slowed as it advances to Californa and Mexico …
The Flloding has begun as the heavy rain bands begin…..
The storm killed a man Sunday in Mexico’s Baja California Sur, authorities said, after water swept away his car. Heavy rainfall and “catastrophic flooding” are expected in parts of Arizona and Nevada.
Here’s what to know
- Although the system weakened to a tropical storm, the National Weather Service warned of floods that could threaten lives in the Southwestern United States.
- Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) declared a state of emergency “for much of Southern California” late Saturday.
- A tropical storm warning is in effect for coastal and inland Southern California, including San Diego and Los Angeles — the first such warning issued for this area by the National Hurricane Center. Authorities urged people in the Southwest to prepare for heavy rains and winds….
Note….
President Biden is flying from Nevada to Hawaii soon to inspect the damage there….
He may have to drop into the West Coast on his way back home…..
California Gov Newsom is gonna have a spotlight on his response….
Also…
The Atlantic Ocean has storms forming up…..