Weather
A high surf warning for parts of Northern California said waves would range from 28 to 33 feet and up to 40 feet at some locations, the National Weather Service said.
Australian officials say at least 10 people have died after severe storms on Christmas and Boxing Day.
As millions of Californians scrambled to finish their holiday shopping, the National Weather Service issued flood watches for low-lying urban areas and the deserts.
This is a necessary solution to the "challenges of extreme weather driven by climate change," an official said.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
More than 9 inches of rain fell in the area situated between Charleston and Myrtle Beach since late Saturday.
Thousands Without Power And 1 Dead After Atlantic Storm Lee Pummels New England And Maritime Canada.
States of emergency were declared for Massachusetts and Maine, the nation's most heavily forested state.
The hurricane is not expected to make landfall, but meteorologists warned it would generate dangerous waves of up to 15 feet across the northern coast of Puerto Rico.
Flooding triggered by severe rainstorms also hit neighboring Bulgaria and Turkey, leaving a total of 15 people dead in the three countries.
As of Monday afternoon, festival organizers said about 64,000 people remained at the festival site.
Organizers told the "Burners" to “conserve food, water, and fuel, and shelter in a warm, safe space.”