AccuWeather meteorologist Matt Rinde told Newsweek: "Since there is no hard and fast definition, some events may or may not ...

Map of Sierra Nevada in California showing how an atmospheric river develops. Most atmospheric rivers are weak and do not cause damage. In fact, they can provide much-needed rain or snow.

confirming that this definition changes based on latitude. A map shows areas on the West Coast that will be affected by the ...

Like those East Coast storms, “atmospheric river” can feel like a buzzword — more attention grabbing than just “heavy rain,” even if that is how most people walking down the streets of ...

Many celebrities own property within the flood risk area posed by an atmospheric river bringing heavy rainfall.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The previous six months have proven to be a tale of the haves and have-nots when it comes to atmospheric ...

When a bomb cyclone meets an atmospheric river, the result is like an out-of-control fire hose A powerful storm hitting the West Coast combines these weather phenomena for a wet week in many areas.

An exceptionally powerful atmospheric river fueled the deadly early April flooding disaster in the central and southern United States — a historic flood event and a poignant example of how the ...

There were chances of light and moderate showers on Monday before another atmospheric river hit the region on Tuesday, according to a forecast from the National Weather Service. Most of the region ...