Water vapor imagery from NOAA's GOES West is tracking the Atmospheric River that continues to bring gusty winds and locally heavy precipitation to the western U.S. today. Flood Watches are in place for much of Southern California, with Winter Storm Warnings in effect for higher elevations. Latest: weather.gov | NOAA Satellite and Information Service

Our first experiment with a video explanation of the activity was well received, so here is an update as we continue into the overnight to morning hours. We will attempt another update later on Wednesday if warranted. Stay informed at http://spaceweather.gov | NOAA NWS Space Weather Prediction Center

NOAA's GOES East (GOES-19) satellite is tracking the nation's weather on your Monday morning. Heavy rain will continue to bring the threat for flash flooding and landslides in southern California as another system drops locally heavy snow across parts of the Northeast. What's the forecast where you live? www.weather.gov | NOAA Satellite and Information Service