Millions of people in California remain under a flood watch as a relentless storm that has pummeled the state with heavy rain for days finally comes to an end.
The National Weather Service says rain showers will gradually weaken across the state throughout Wednesday before coming to an end tonight.
Before the storm is over, portions of the state could see thunderstorms bringing an additional half-inch to one inch of rain, which will more than likely produce renewed flooding in areas that have already been hit with torrential downpours, landslides and mudslides.
A large portion of Southern California remains under a Flood Watch through 10 a.m. Wednesday. A Flood Watch is also active for Central California as well as portions of Northern California until 10 a.m. Wednesday.
"Rapid rises in small streams and urban roadway flooding is likely during periods of heavier rainfall. Debris flows, mudslides, landslides, and swift water rescues could happen just about anywhere within the flood watch area," NWS Los Angeles said in a statement.
A High Surf Advisory is also in effect, with forecasters predicting large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet and dangerous rip currents.
"There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore," NWS said. "Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks."
The rain is expected to taper off by the afternoon, followed by warmer temperatures through the weekend before clouds return next week with a chance of rain on Monday and Tuesday.