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California threatened by more flash flooding from back-to-back storms: Live

Concern in areas already saturated by weeks of rain in California

Mike Bedigan,
Louise Boyle Comments

Back-to-back storms are heading for the US west coast, bringing more heavy downpours and raising the risk of flash flooding.

A plume of moisture from the Pacific is set to surge over the region on Saturday, the National Weather Service said.

The downpours will start across southern Oregon and northern California on Friday night before spreading south into central and southern California.

Although conditions are not expected to be as severe as the impacts of an atmospheric, “river in the sky” event which hit the state last week, officials say there is cause for concern.

Many parts of California are already saturated from the heavy rain and there have been hundreds of landslides so far.
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Five Marines killed in helicopter crash identified as troops in their 20s

The Marine Corps released the names of the five Marines killed when their CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter went down in the mountains outside San Diego during a historic storm. All of them were in their 20s.

The decorated Marines were assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and were based at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego.

“We have been confronted with a tragedy that is every service family’s worst fear,” said Lt. Col. Nicholas J. Harvey, commanding officer of the squadron. “The Flying Tigers family stands strong and includes the friends and community who have supported our squadron during this challenging time. We will get through this together.”

The military confirmed last Thursday that all five Marines were killed when their helicopter went down during stormy weather, and efforts were underway to recover their remains, which will take weeks because of the rough terrain and weather, said Col. James C. Ford, operations officer with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.

In the meantime, Marines are staying with the remains round-the-clock to adhere to their ethos of never leaving any Marine behind.

5 Marines killed in helicopter crash identified as troops in their 20s

The Marine Corps has released the names of the five Marines killed when their helicopter went down in the mountains outside San Diego during a historic storm

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'Prepare for disruptions’

Los Angeles forecasters were warning residents to get ready for more heavy rain, mountain snow, strong winds, flooding and possible power outages from Sunday through Tuesday.

“Stay safe: avoid low-lying areas and large waves at the coast and be prepared for disruptions,” the National Weather Service said.
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Dark skies, bad weather could have led to fatal California helicopter crash that killed six people

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What is an atmospheric river?

As Californians brace themselves for another, here’s a look at the phenomenon:
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High surf this weekend from north of San Francisco down to Big Sur

A building westerly swell on Saturday will result in large breaking waves and dangerous beach conditions through Sunday, forecasters said.

Breaking waves of 18 to 22 feet (locally up to 28 ft) are possible. The warning stretched from around the Sea Ranch area to the north of San Francisco to Gorda, south of Big Sur.

High Surf Advisory in California
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Watch: California storms have replenished the state’s reservoirs
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West Coast weather: Friday update

A plume of moisture from the Pacific is set to surge over the west coast on Saturday bringing more rain and the threat of flash flooding.

The downpours will start across southern Oregon and northern California on Friday night before spreading south into central and southern California on Saturday, the National Weather Service said in its latest briefing.
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Fresh concerns for Los Angeles ahead of new California atmospheric river storms

Weather officials say there is “concern” for Los Angeles County ahead of a new atmospheric river weather system that threatens to bring more potential destruction to the area.

The National Weather Service(NWS) Los Angeles says that overly saturated ground – a result of recent poor weather and flooding– may raise the chances of further landslides in and around LA.

California was previously battered by similar weather systems, during which nine people were killed, and billions of dollars worth of damage was incurred. The new atmospheric river is expected to hit from Sunday through to next Tuesday, though Ryan Kittell, meteorologist for NWS Los Angeles told The Independent that details of the storm and its severity were still uncertain.

“We are looking at another slow moving storm system to impact our area mainly Sunday through Tuesday of next week,” he said. “It is an atmospheric river with a potential for moderate to heavy rainfall, but there’s a lot of details that are uncertain at this point.” Mike Bedigan reports

Fresh concerns for LA County ahead of new California atmospheric river storms

Weather officials said that overly saturated ground – a result of recent poor weather and flooding – may raise the chances of further landslides in and around LA
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Multi-million dollar mansion on edge of cliff after massive California landslide

A massive landslide on a coastal bluff has left a Southern Californiamansion on the edge of a cliff, but authorities have determined that the ocean-view home and neighboring residences are not in immediate danger.

The slide occurred last week in the city of Dana Point after back-to-back drenching storms that also caused numerous mud and debris flows throughout the region.

The city’s building inspector assessed the residential structures and a geotechnical engineer observed the slide site, the city said in a statement Wednesday.

Pictures show multi-million dollar mansion on edge of cliff after massive landslide

A massive landslide on a coastal bluff has left a Southern California mansion on the edge of a cliff