Southern California storm brings widespread rainfall that causes major flooding, dangerous conditions
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms over the Southern California region caused flooding and dangerous conditions on Friday. The National Weather Service said a double-barreled low-pressure system is over the region. Rainfall rates across the southern part of Los Angeles and Orange counties are approaching an inch per hour. A CBS LA Next Weather Alert will remain in effect through the rest of the day for widespread rain and the potential for dangerous driving conditions. The alert is meant to warn communities about a weather event that may disrupt daily routines. An NWS flash flood warning is in effect for parts of.