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Despite an essential relief of the dry conditions, the intense rains will also mean localized flooding, mudslides and dust storms in some areas. The Inland Empire saw three to five inches of intense rain and thunderstorms in the midst of extreme heatwaves hitting the Southwest. So what are the causes and science behind these supposed anomalies? Guest: Kimberly Duong, climate researcher at UC Irvine