Missing Child Swept Away by Wave: California Braces for Devastating Storms
The Southern California storm appeared to have passed Saturday evening, though nearly 30 million people remained under flood notices. Tragically, the storm claimed two lives in Central and Northern California, while authorities continue to search for a 5-year-old girl swept into the ocean in Monterey County. Heavy rainfall, particularly in Santa Barbara County, led to localized flooding and prompted evacuation warnings near recent burn scar areas. The National Weather Service anticipates continued rainfall and potential thunderstorms capable of producing floods, and advises against travel due to difficult conditions.
John Q. Hosedrinker