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California – Wet pavement glows under streetlights before sunrise, and shallow water creeps along gutters and field edges across the southern San Joaquin Valley. Another round of steady rain keeps a Weather Alert firmly in place, raising concerns for post-Christmas travel and low-lying communities.
According to the National Weather Service in Hanford, a Flood Watch remains in effect through Friday afternoon for much of central California, including Kings, Fresno, Tulare, Kern, and surrounding counties. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall remains possible, especially where soils are saturated and waterways are already running high. Creeks, streams, and rivers could rise quickly with continued rain…