A powerful storm dropping drenching rain on flood-prone Southern California is raising concern among forecasters that it could produce a dangerous, widespread outbreak of tornadoes, damaging winds and fires along with a blizzard as it crosses the entire United States in the coming days.

Evacuation warnings and orders have been issued for Los Angeles communities near the Eaton, Palisades and Sunset fire burn zones ahead of the rain.

California is once again reeling from the aftermath of a fast-moving storm that forced evacuation, rescues and even a rare tornado. NBC News’ Steve Patterson reports on the storm system that is now moving east.