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California Braces for Severe Christmas Storms and Floods
12/26/2025
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- Heavy rain and winter storms in California create hazardous travel conditions, with officials urging avoidance on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
- Southern California may experience its wettest Christmas in years, with flash floods and mudslides forecast.
- Evacuation warnings remain for Los Angeles areas, especially burn scar zones, as authorities mobilize resources.
- The California National Guard is on standby to assist as storms continue to affect travel and safety.
