Storms caused by back-to-back atmospheric rivers pummeled the Bay Area this week;, prompting evacuation orders, heavy flooding on roads and in rivers, and bringing down power for 100 thousand PG&E customers Thursday.

More atmospheric rivers are expected this weekend.

Guest: Ezra David Romero, climate reporter for KQED 

Links:

• How to Prepare for This Week's Atmospheric River Storm: Sandbags, Emergency Kits and More

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