12 people have died in the violent conditions over the past 10 days
US President Joe Biden has declared an emergency in the State of California after it was hit with severe weather.
There were thunderstorms, snow and strong winds yesterday - with 12 people killed in the violent conditions over the past 10 days.
Over 120,000 homes were left without power in the early hours of this morning.
Evacuation warnings were in place for around 13,000 residents of the flood-prone area of Sonoma County, north of San Francisco, where the Russian River was expected to overspill its banks in the coming days.
Biden has authorised the use of federal money to co-ordinate disaster relief efforts.
However, this week's storms could be even more dangerous.
The latest turbulent weather raises the potential for further flooding and mudslides in an area already saturated by days of rain.
A flood watch is currently active for much of California, where we're LIVE today monitoring storms.@JimCantore gives an update from his location in Capitola: pic.twitter.com/zIJk9ZJSDF
— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) January 9, 2023
US Military Fire On Ship In Gulf Of Oman
Over 250 People Now Confirmed Dead Following Devastating Earthquake In Colombia
Rescue Operation Continues After 160 Dead In Colombian Earthquake
Six Killed In School Shooting Near Bangkok In Thailand
Reports Of Iran And Oman Working Towards Deal To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz
EU Home Affairs Ministers Meet To Discuss Protection Of Borders From Illegal Migration
Donald Trump Says "Board of Peace" Has Reached An Agreement For Disarment Of Hamas
Daniel Kinahan Set To Face Trial In Ireland
