Another wave of rain was hitting the Los Angeles area on Friday, adding to the record-setting precipitation over Christmas.

Two have died as stormy weather enveloped Southern California on Wednesday and is expected to continue through Friday, causing a state of emergency and evacuations.

A California storm on Christmas Eve caused flooding and mudslides, and prompted evacuations, power outages, and travel warnings as heavy rains hit the region.

A strong storm system that has brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California is expected to ease. But there is still risk Friday of high surf along the coast, flash flooding near

A powerful storm carrying a strong atmospheric river laid siege to California Wednesday, with evacuations issued because of the risk of life-threatening flooding and debris flows. The National Weather Service is warning of more flooding rains and strong winds in Northern and Southern California on Christmas Day.

The National Weather Service extended a Flash Flood Warning for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, effective until 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and debris flow could affect Los Angeles County and the surrounding areas on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.