Weather Conditions - Southern California, including Los Angeles, is experiencing the end of record rains [1] - The heavy rainfall has increased the risk of floods and mudslides [1] - Areas recently affected by wildfires are particularly vulnerable to these risks [1]

Hurricane Melissa has strengthened into a dangerous category 4 storm, taking dead aim at Jamaica. The storm's outer bands already responsible for several deaths in Haiti and expected to cause potentially deadly flooding and mudslides once it hits. ...