Evacuations in effect for Californians as atmospheric river brings heavy rain

Weather Event Overview - A strong atmospheric river storm is bringing heavy rain to California, potentially causing flash flooding [1] - Evacuations are in effect for communities near burn scars, including the Eaton and Palisades burn zones [1] - Southern California could receive over a month's worth of rain in 3 days [1] Impact and Affected Areas - Some areas experienced 70 mph winds, especially in the mountains near the Bay Area [3] - Some mountainous areas outside of LA reported 5 inches of rain [3] - 23 million people are under flood watches [6] - Burn scar areas are expected to have mud and debris flows, potentially disrupting transportation [5] Rainfall Projections - Downtown LA could receive 4 to 5 inches of rain [7] - LA typically receives 14 inches of rain annually, making this a significant event [7]