San Francisco weather: The difference between a bomb cyclone and an atmospheric river
An atmospheric river is a flowing column of condensed water vapor responsible for producing significant levels of rain and snow. Powerful atmospheric rivers can create extreme rainfall and floods, which can also trigger mudslides and cause "catastrophic damage to life and property," according to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration.
The Bay Area prepares for a significant atmospheric river that could bring heavy rainfall and potential flooding mid-week ...
An atmospheric river may be approaching Northern California, bringing heavy rain, the National Weather Service said Sunday.
Meteorologists say storm amounts of rainfall could reach 21 inches in parts of California, causing serious risk of flooding.
A flood watch will begin early Wednesday morning for much of the North Bay, according to the National Weather Service. The ...
An atmospheric river may be approaching Northern California, bringing heavy rain, the National Weather Service said Sunday.
The first notable atmospheric river of the season is due to impact Northern California this week and could bring heavy rain and flood risk to the Bay Area, according to the National Weather Service.
Flooding is possible in these areas due to an expected atmospheric river bringing heavy rainfall ... Cities on the North ...
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