Dangerous, heavy rain pounded the Los Angeles area early Thursday, bringing a threat of flooding and debris flow to spots impacted by the recent devastating wildfires. A confirmed EF-0 tornado touched down in Pico Rivera in east LA overnight,

The West Coast is braced for an atmospheric river event that threatens flash flooding and power outages from heavy rain and snow, making travel conditions hazardous or even impossible for some commuters.

Rising waters from the Guadalete River have triggered preventive evacuations of around 200 residents in Jerez de la Frontera’s Greduela, El Portal, La Corta, La Ina, and Las Pachecas areas.