Ample moisture in the atmosphere is available to be wrung out over vulnerable areas. CNN Weather

A strong Pacific storm is pushing into Southern California and ingredients are in place for potential life-threatening flooding, mudslides and debris flows, especially near burn scars in the Los Angeles area.

The storm system moved through northern and central California on Thursday with a mix of strong winds and heavy rain. Widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches were observed along the coast over the past 24 hours, with isolated amounts of 3 to 5 inches in the coastal mountain ranges.

Cars drive through floodwaters on the Highway 880 northbound connecting ramp to Highway 24 in Oakland, California, on November 13, 2025. San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst/Getty Images

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