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New atmospheric river causes evacuation of almost 27,000 people in California

The weather event, the eleventh of the season, caused flooding and knocked out power to more than 193,000 residents in the state.

Mapa que muestra el paso de un río atmosférico en California el 15 de marzo

(Twitter / National Weather Service Center Prediction)

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Rosana Rábago Sainz

A new atmospheric river caused the evacuation of nearly 27,000 people in California on Tuesday. The weather event, the eleventh of the season, caused flooding and knocked out power to 193,486 residents in the state, as reported by PowerOutage.us at 8:04 a.m. EST on Wednesday. Rain is expected to continue in The Golden State throughout the day, as reported by the National Weather Service:

The Los Angeles Times said that at least sixteen locations along California's major rivers were overflowing, including parts of the Salinas, Sacramento, Mercer and Pajaro rivers. This resulted in more than 70 flood watches, warnings and advisories throughout the state, according to the weather agency. The National Weather Service is particularly attentive to the Sacramento River, whose level continues to rise:

Nor'easter wreaks havoc in the East

While California is dealing with the problems of its eleventh atmospheric river, a nor'easter continues to wreak havoc in the eastern part of the country. According to PowerOutage.us, in New Hampshire, New York, Maine and Massachusetts, a total of 177,722 residents reported being without power to their homes as of 8:04 a.m. EST.

According to the National Weather Service, on Wednesday, snowfall could reach three to eight inches in certain areas of New York and New England. This adds to the snow from Tuesday, when more than 23 inches of snow was recorded:

Low pressure over the Gulf of Maine will slowly move eastward over the Atlantic overnight Wednesday. As a result, the snow will slowly taper off through Thursday morning. Additional 3-8 inches of snowfall can be expected over portions of New York and New England into Wednesday. ... Minor coastal flooding and beach erosion are forecast for high tide tonight, mainly in Massachusetts, as the strong low pressure center lingers in the Gulf of Maine. The effects of the storm will end by Thursday morning..
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