National Weather Service forecasters today warned of a strong storm system is making its way toward Los Angeles, saying that the storm could trigger flooding and debris flows, particularly in recent burn areas. Rain is expected to begin sometime Wednesday, and the National Weather Service has already issued a flash flood watch that will be …

According to The Weather Channel, the storm raises major concerns for flash flooding and debris flows, especially in areas recently scorched by wildfires, including the Eaton and Palisades fire zones in Southern California.

Areas charred by last month's wildfires in Southern California now face a new threat from a powerful, but fast-moving Pacific storm. Here's what you need to know about this threat.