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Merced Sun-Star
Weather ‘pattern shift' is on the way to Merced area. When to expect heavy rain
After a rainy end to October , November has started with relatively warm temperatures, mostly clear skies and calm conditions across the Central Valley. However, the latest weather forecasts show the calm weather might not last much longer. “Seasonably warm temperatures continue today and into the week ahead with a gradual cooling trend then anticipated late week into next weekend as a pattern shift arrives ,” the National Weather Service said in a post on X on Monday, Nov. 9. The shift toward a more active weather pattern could bring heavy rain and gusty winds to parts of California, including the Central Valley, according to the weather agency. When could rain return to Merced? Here’s what the latest forecasts show: The calm before the storm On Monday, Central Valley high temperatures reach the mid-70s yet again with similar days to follow through Thursday, The Sacramento Bee reported. A few passing clouds are expected across Northern California and the Sacramento Valley on Monday as a few showers kick up near Eureka before dissipating along the Klamath mountains. Just like above-average temperatures, sunshine will hold strong through the workweek. Wednesday is set to be the warmest day this week , with highs
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The Fresno Bee
Heavy flooding causes sinkhole, closes Clovis Avenue in Fresno, officials say
Heavy flooding Monday morning caused a large sinkhole to form on Clovis Avenue in Fresno, forcing the closure of the southbound lanes between Butler Avenue and Columbia Drive. The California Highway Patrol said the flooding was caused by a ruptured water main on Clovis Avenue, south of Butler Avenue. Some neighborhoods reported up to 3 feet of standing water, prompting officials to shut down the roadway. CHP officers were called to the scene after a large sinkhole began forming in front of two homes. Public Works and Fresno County Roads personnel are also working at the scene. Fresno resident Marko Lentz said Fresno County sheriff’s deputies arrived around 1:30 a.m. with their sirens on, initially leading him to believe there was a fire. Lentz said deputies used a loudspeaker to tell neighbors to prepare for a possible evacuation because of the broken water main. “We weren’t issued any evacuation orders,” he said. “They just told us to be ready. After that, they came through periodically.” Lentz also said a large tree fell on Columbia Drive around 6:30 a.m. CHP is urging drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes. The closure will remain in effect until officials determine the