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Severe Storm Hits Northern California: Floods and Power Outages Expected

11/5/2025

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An atmospheric river is impacting Northern California and the Pacific Northwest with heavy rain, strong winds, and mountain snow.
The National Weather Service warns of flooding and power outages.
In Northern California, wind gusts could reach 65 mph and flood watches are in Humboldt and Mendocino Counties.
Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) is preparing for outages as the storm lasts through Friday, with the heaviest rainfall on Wednesday.

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Story summary

An atmospheric river is impacting Northern California and the Pacific Northwest with heavy rain, strong winds, and mountain snow.
The National Weather Service warns of flooding and power outages.
In Northern California, wind gusts could reach 65 mph and flood watches are in Humboldt and Mendocino Counties.
Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) is preparing for outages as the storm lasts through Friday, with the heaviest rainfall on Wednesday.