The Latest on a powerful Pacific storm affecting California (all times local):8 p.m.A powerful Pacific storm is moving into central and southern parts of California, pouring rain as communities besieged by wildfires and mudslides brace for the worst. Between a quarter and a third of an inch of rain was recorded throughout San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties through Tuesday evening. The worst of the storm is expected between midday Wednesday through Thursday, bringing 2-5 inches (5-13 centimeters) of rain to coastal areas and valleys, and 5-10 inches (13-25 centimeters) in foothills and mountains. ———8:30 a.m.Thousands of people are under evacuation orders as a powerful Pacific storm approaches California. The storm is expected to arrive late Tuesday and persist through Thursday, bringing 2-5 inches (5-13 centimeters) of rain to coastal areas and valleys, and 5-10 inches (13-25 centimeters) in foothills and mountains.

Source: ABC News March 21, 2018 03:22 UTC