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There is a “particularly dangerous” wildfire threat in Southern California this week

South California Potentially harmful effects are expected Santa Ana winds until midweek, creating a dangerous fire threat for the mountains and valleys of Los Angeles And San Diego Counties.

The National Weather Service Los Angeles has issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation Fire Warning (PDS) through Tuesday for much of the Santa Ana Wind Corridor in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The PDS warning is in effect for the Susana Mountains until Wednesday.

This graphic shows the fire weather warnings in effect for Southern California through Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

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Millions in the Northeast are at risk of flooding due to rapid snowmelt

Millions of people around the world US will see some relief from the recent bitter cold of the Arctic air, but for those who live and work there NortheastThis rise in temperature, coupled with heavy rains expected in the region this week, is causing forecasters to worry about flooding due to rapid snowmelt.

This graphic shows the flood risk in the Northeast on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

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Atlanta and New Orleans are at risk of flooding this week

A rainy start to the week poses the risk of flooding for millions of people across the South, including those in the south Atlanta and New Orleans Metros.

An intensifying shot of moisture will arrive to the south on Monday and Tuesday. While most of the rain will be beneficial, heavier and persistent rainfall could trigger flash flooding.

NOAA’s Weather Prediction Center has released a level 2 out of 4 lightning flash flood Risk to the central Gulf Coast on Monday, including New Orleans. Atlanta is included in the flood hazard on Tuesday.

This graphic shows the flash flood threat in the south on Monday, December 9th and Tuesday, December 10th.

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Watch: Mount Washington snowboarder escapes avalanche

A drama video recorded in New Hampshire shows a snowboarder triggering a small avalanche on Mount Washington and then escaping.

The video shows the moment the shift is off Snow begins sliding down the mountain behind the snowboarder who was heading down Tuckerman Ravine.

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