The atmospheric river brought heavy rain, flood risks and strong winds to the region, with the North Bay taking the brunt of the impacts. The focus of flooding was on smaller streams, creeks and ...

The second atmospheric river, Sitkowski said, is forecast for later this week and will linger through the weekend. This storm will bring more heavy rainfall, and a threat of flooding, along with ...

Much of Acadiana is under a flash flood watch from 7 a.m. Thursday to 7 p.m. Saturday, including Lafayette, Iberia, Vermilion ...

A stronger atmospheric river is set to hit Northern California on Monday and then hit L.A. County on Tuesday, aiding hopes of helping end a devastating fire season.

In recent years, "atmospheric river" has become used much more frequently in scientific papers and in media coverage. According to experts who study climate and weather, a few reasons may explain why.

In 2010, an atmospheric river fed into a storm taking aim at the U.S. Mid-Atlantic states, resulting in a "snowmageddon," The Weather Channel reported.. And it says atmospheric rivers often make ...

One atmospheric river can be enough to flood homes, down power lines and wash away hillsides and highways. And when several sweep ashore in a matter of days or weeks, as has been happening this ...