An atmospheric river event that slammed California this week is expected to subside on Wednesday after causing some flooding, mudslides and major downpours in the northern part of the state. As of Wednesday morning,

The first storm from the tail end of an atmospheric river brought light to moderate rain throughout the Los Angeles area. A second storm is already making its way toward the region. The National Weather Service said the first storm system underperformed across most of the area.

Heavy precipitation is falling mostly in mountain areas. A flood watch in also in effect for the coast of central California, including the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento Valley.