A storm bringing heavy rain and the potential for widespread flooding is expected to make its way into the Southern California region by Thursday, weather officials say.

The National Weather Service said the storm should arrive by Thursday night in most areas and will remain through Saturday, with the possibility of lingering showers into Sunday.

Weather officials are taking precautions with the heavy rainfall expected, warning residents about the potential dangers, including thunderstorms, flooded roads, debris flows in burn scar areas and gusty winds.

The atmospheric river is moving south from the Gulf of Alaska and CBS LA meteorologists call it the coldest storm since the beginning of the year.

CBS LA has issued a Next Weather Alert that will be in effect on Thursday and Friday f

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