CNN —A stronger and longer-lasting atmospheric river event is set to hit California this weekend, bringing a considerable risk for flash flooding, mudslides, damaging winds, and heavy mountain snow.
Nearly 40 million people are under flood watches including San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
In Southern California, widespread rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches are expected – more than a month’s worth of rain for most.
A more widespread Level 2 exists for much of coastal California including San Francisco down through Los Angeles.
On Monday, the Level 3 of 4 risk expands farther south to include Los Angeles.
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