The storm is expected to arrive Wednesday and dump 1 to 2 inches of rain along the coast and up to 4 inches in the valleys at rates that could cause problems.

The strongest wave of a powerful winter storm reached Southern California overnight, bringing flash flood warnings, dropping snow levels and a possible tornado. “Storms will likely produce

A powerful March storm has been lashing the West Coast and shifting southward –– posing a particular threat to communities scorched by the deadly Los Angeles wildfires from the start of the year.

The Los Angeles Fire Department issued evacuation warnings on Tuesday for residents living in the areas of the city savaged by recent wildfires ahead of heavy rain and mudslides expected later this week.