New storms set to hit a rain-battered California, with Monterey Peninsula at serious risk
More storms were expected to hit Northern California and the rest of the state Friday, bringing fears of flooding, mudslides and power outages in communities already battered by a series of atmospheric rivers. All eyes will be on Monterey County as officials warn that flooding could cut off the Monterey Peninsula from the rest of the state and shut down major roadways, including Highways 1 and 68. With more storms on the way, the Salinas River region is forecast to receive 1 to 1.5 inches of rain Friday and up to 2 more inches over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. That could swell the river to one of the highest peak flood levels in its history.
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