LOS ANGELES - A rare and powerful October storm is bringing heavy rain, high winds, and a threat of mudslides and tornadoes to Southern California, prompting evacuations and a state of emergency for some residents.

The early-season storm is only intensifying, with heavy rain, Sierra snow and severe weather threats expected. Here's the latest forecast.

The National Weather Service extended a severe thunderstorm warning for an area of Los Angeles County stretching from Santa Monica to Santa Clarita.

Los Angeles officials say an evacuation warning for possible debris flows will be in effect near recent burn areas from 10 p.m. Monday evening to 6 a.m. Wednesday.

An atmospheric river storm hit the Los Angeles area in the early hours of Tuesday, bringing the risk of flooding, thunderstorms and powerful winds.

People in and around recent burn scars should be alert to the risk of debris flows. Typical October weather will be back later this week.

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