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Atmospheric river to fuel more flooding in Arkansas, Missouri on Easter weekend
With Easter weekend kicking off the first big outdoor getaway for many, campers and travelers face heightened risks from ...
Looking to the Pacific, scientists improve forecasts of atmospheric rivers
As atmospheric rivers pounded the U.S. West Coast last winter, scientists deployed increasingly advanced observing tools over ...
This notorious West Coast phenomenon fueled historic floods in the East. Another one is on the way
The deadly, widespread flooding disaster that plunged parts of the central and southern United States underwater in early ...
Explainer-What are atmospheric rivers and why do they cause flooding?
WHAT IS AN ATMOSPHERIC RIVER? It starts when a large amount of water vapor from tropical oceans is carried by a jet stream ...
California Water Officials Issue Warning About Atmospheric Rivers
Atmospheric rivers are more common during the winter months, but officials are warning people not to let their guard down.
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This notorious West Coast phenomenon fueled historic floods in the East. Another one is on the way
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 ...
Atmospheric River Brings 'Catastrophic' Floods: Death Toll, Warning Map
At least 18 people have died in what the National Weather Service (NWS) has called "catastrophic flooding" that hit the South ...
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What are atmospheric rivers and why do they cause flooding?
Most atmospheric rivers are weak and do not cause damage. In fact, they can provide much-needed rain or snow. Listen to Story In drought-stricken California, such storms have triggered mudslides In ...