Monster storm near: "Can be life-threatening"

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The monster storm is coming – 14 million people are in danger of dying 

 

Emil Forsberg  

 

Published 20.50  

 

Strong wind at sea in the city of Alameda, California. Photo: Noah Berger/AP  

 

A violent storm threatens California.  

 

14 million people are said to be at risk. 

 

- It is a serious storm that can be life-threatening, says Governor Gavin Newsom.  

 

Half a year's worth of rainfall is expected in Los Angeles on Monday, the BBC reports.  

 

The American weather institute NWS has declared a state of emergency in ten areas of  California warning of potential danger to life. 

 

According to the forecast, major floods, landslides, sky-high waves and violent winds are expected. 

 

"It is extremely dangerous to stay in areas along the coast," states the NWS.  

 

In the Sierra Nevada, at the same time, "very heavy snow" threatens, which will make it dangerous and impossible to get around in traffic.  

 

The storm has already begun to move in over the state. The strong winds have caused trees to fall over roads and houses. A Sacramento Valley man was killed Sunday when a tree fell on him.  

 

 

 

Cars have been destroyed by falling trees here in Long Beach. 

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"Dangerous"  

 

Now they are preparing for more chaos.  

 

An evacuation order has been issued for residents in several areas of Los Angeles, Santa Clara and Santa Barbara. On Sunday, several flights in Santa Barbara were also canceled.  

 

"This is a serious storm with dangerous and potentially life-threatening effects," said Governor Gavin Newsom, continuing:  

 

- California is ready with a record number of measures to deal with the effects of this storm.  

 

The NWS says Monday could be one of the most dramatic weather days in living memory.  

 

 

Half a year's worth of rain is expected during Monday in Los Angeles. Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP

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