we will have more on the massive atmospheric river barreling through the west coast and just a moment, but first a michigan mother takes the stand in the first case of a parent accused of being criminally responsible for their child s role in a school shooting. plus, defense secretary lloyd austin apologizes to the american people for keeping his hospital stay for cancer treatment a secret, including from president biden. this as the u.s. readies a military response for the drone attack that killed three u.s. soldiers in jordan. but we begin tonight with a monster pacific storm bringing what s described as a fire hose of rain to parts of california. more than 15 million are under flood alerts tonight. this powerful system is the first of a one-two punch. another atmospheric river is coming in the days ahead. cbs s carter evans reports tonight from a hard-hit long beach. speed to dramatic rescues today in southern california as floodwaters rushed in. hey, a boat is in the wa
You factor in the wind it feels more like the Single Digits out there. Make sure you bundle up. Good today. 19 degrees 9 00 a. M. Temperature. The wind a little gusty at times 26 and top out near 30 this afternoon. More than 80 Million People are expected to feel the impact of the winter storm pounding the Atlantic States today. Two feet of snow could fall in some places including the Nations Capital. Living up to expectations, the storm dumped heavy snow from tennessee to new york overnight. Roads were treacherous and drivers who dared to venture out were miserable. Definitely could do without it. Id like the 60degree weather back we had in december. Near mount vernon, kentucky hundreds of people were stuck for hours after Numerous Accidents forced officials to close interstate 75 in both directions. Wind gusts up to 50 Miles Per Hour are creating blizzard like conditions. Authorities are encouraging people to watch out for one another. Take care of your neighbor especially those who