But he never warned us about the looming mudslides and floods.

Jerk.

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Rain, flooding and mudslides: California storms fueled by ‘bomb cyclone' headed for East Coast

A swath of California was battling flooding and mudslides Monday as the latest in a series of angry storms pounded much of the state with high winds and heavy rains.

Almost 3,000 miles away, the East Coast was bracing for the storms to arrive. AccuWeather meteorologist Joseph Bauer warned that heavy rains and winds could choke New York City's morning commute, with 3 to 5 inches of rain possible Tuesday and Wednesday. The storms now slamming California could bring more foul weather later in the week.

“The same massive storm that is currently bringing heavy rain, snow and strong winds to the Western states is expected to slowly move eastward across the country,” AccuWeather Senior meteorologist Brett Anderson explained.

Meteorologists say “bomb cyclone” conditions — a rapid drop in atmospheric pressure — drove a long, wide plume of precipitation onto the West Coast. This atmospheric river brought historic rains to some areas.

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It was kinda rough up here in the PNW, too. Power went out quite a few times and the wind and rain was harsh.

A couple was killed in a car when a tree fell on them.

Ugh.

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Make it a great day!

Bill

🍺 PS - Buy me a beer to keep the Daily Grind News open for business!

👎 PPS - Sorry today's Morning Sixpack was so late. The storm kept me awake last night from about 2am until I needed to get up...then I fell asleep and, well, I bet you can guess the rest about how my Monday started. I really need that beer.