
CNN
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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.
This is the second cross-country storm in weeks and could bring heavy rainfall, gusty winds and snowfall to different parts of the country.
Evacuation warnings were issued for parts of Los Angeles County Wednesday, with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass warning that burn areas from the January fires at greater risk of debris flows and stormwater runoff from the rainfall and may contain hazardous substances.
“While we prepare for another storm…