00:00A deadly storm has slammed California, turning Christmas into chaos.
00:04And it's not over yet.
00:06Torrential rainstorms are sweeping across California.
00:09And they've already claimed three lives by Christmas night.
00:12From deadly floods to mudslides and monster waves.
00:15Emergency crews are working non-stop.
00:18In Los Angeles County, some areas got drenched with 11 inches of rain.
00:22Entire neighborhoods have been evacuated.
00:24Major roads are underwater.
00:26And around 100,000 people are without power.
00:28A 64-year-old man in San Diego was killed by a falling tree.
00:33Another man drowned in his car as rescuers tried to save him.
00:37And a woman was swept out to sea by a wave in Mendocino County.
00:40Wind gusts near San Jose hit over 100 miles per hour.
00:44And in Altadena, mudslides ripped through fire-scorched hillsides.
00:48This storm is part of a series of atmospheric rivers.
00:51Bringing intense tropical moisture during the busy holiday season.
00:55California's governor has declared a state of emergency.
00:57So has the mayor of Los Angeles.
01:00And the warning is clear.
01:01Don't take this storm lightly.
01:03Stay safe, California.
01:05The worst may still be on the way.
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