US: Powerful Atmospheric River Brings Major Flood Threat to California 3

A powerful atmospheric river slammed California, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that elevated the flash flood threat to Level 3. Evacuation warnings have been issued for vulnerable areas near recent burn scars from wildfires, as the storm is expected to bring several months' worth of rain in the span of just a few days.

Dodger's Kuroda allows homer vs. Padres

Dodger's Kuroda allows homer vs. Padres

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda pinches his nose after allowing a three-run homer by San Diego Padres outfielder Will Venable in the fourth inning at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 2, 2010. Kuroda logged his 10th loss of the season in a 10-5 defeat.

Dodger's Kuroda allows homer vs. Padres

Dodger's Kuroda allows homer vs. Padres

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda watches San Diego Padres outfielder Will Venable (behind) circling the bases after Venable hit a three-run homer in the fourth inning at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 2, 2010. Kuroda logged his 10th loss of the season in a 10-5 defeat.

Dodger's Kuroda allows homer vs. Padres

Dodger's Kuroda allows homer vs. Padres

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda pinches his nose after allowing a three-run homer by San Diego Padres outfielder Will Venable in the fourth inning at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 2, 2010. Kuroda logged his 10th loss of the season in a 10-5 defeat. (Kyodo)

Dodger's Kuroda allows homer vs. Padres

Dodger's Kuroda allows homer vs. Padres

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda watches San Diego Padres outfielder Will Venable (behind) circling the bases after Venable hit a three-run homer in the fourth inning at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 2, 2010. Kuroda logged his 10th loss of the season in a 10-5 defeat. (Kyodo)