Local emergency officials recommend prepping for incoming storm

The holidays are bringing heavy rainfall and strong wind gusts this year, something meteorologists warn may impact your holiday plans.

“We’re looking at urban flooding, low-lying areas, getting significant flooding in many locations,” said Ariel Cohen, a National Weather Service meteorologist. “We’re looking at rock slides and mudslides to be a common occurrence over the higher terrain. This is a time period when it’s best to stay indoors, never drive through a flooded roadway. We’re also looking at wind gusts.”

Those strong wind gusts will bring a chance for power outages over this week…

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