A powerful storm dropping drenching rain on flood-prone Southern California is raising concern among forecasters that it could produce a dangerous, widespread outbreak of tornadoes, damaging winds and fires along with a blizzard as it crosses the entire United States in the coming days.

Evacuation warnings and orders have been issued for Los Angeles communities near the Eaton, Palisades and Sunset fire burn zones ahead of the rain.

After a powerful winter storm flooded roadways, dropped hail, and even brought a tornado to Southern California on Thursday, forecasters say more rain is headed our way Friday. “Lingering showers are a big part of the forecast today,