News about California, storms

Storms damaged many of California’s iconic roadways. Thanks to @CaltransHQ, Highway 1 near Big Sur is on track to reopen by Memorial Day weekend, & we’re proclaiming a state of emergency that will help get federal support & funding to fix sites like Topanga Canyon in LA County. pic.twitter.com/4prfw4VFqv

More than 50% of all flood fatalities are vehicle-related. You never know how deep the water is or if the road has been washed away or compromised beneath the water. Don’t risk driving into floodwaters. Turn Around, Don’t Drown! weather.gov/safety/flood-turn-around-dont-drown #WeatherReady pic.twitter.com/4EHAS7oURZ

8:15 AM Update: line of storms now moving across US-59. Heavy rainfall rates have been reported. This line will continue SE with more showers and storms continuing to develop from behind. Numerous Flood Advisories and Warnings in effect. Remember Turn Around Don’t Drown! pic.twitter.com/h5v4MXIEAC

Here's a look at some of the peak wind gusts around the area. Gusts up to 40-45 mph have been observed across portions of the northern and central Sacramento Valley. Periods of gusty winds are expected through this evening. #cawx pic.twitter.com/QpQxXCt3H8