The heavy rain that turned a river in Texas into a raging wall of water was fueled by unique atmospheric conditions, ...

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.

Try as you might, you’ve probably lost track of the more than 30 atmospheric river storms that barreled into the the Golden State since Oct. 1. But we haven’t. The animation above shows every ...

According to Porter, this atmospheric river will be "unusually potent" and moisture-laden. The tropical moisture being dumped on the East Coast has travelled some 2,000 miles from the Caribbean Sea.

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.

The West Coast’s rainy season has arrived in force, as an atmospheric river carrying moisture from the tropics joins a bomb cyclone off the Pacific Northwest coast. Heavy, wet snow began falling ...

An atmospheric river is currently bringing excessive moisture to the Pacific Northwest, including as much as 7 inches of rain to parts of Washington, and another is on the way before Christmas.

A record-strong low-pressure system will steer an atmospheric river into California, create blizzard conditions in Washington and bring strong, damaging winds. Up to 20 inches of rain expected in ...

An atmospheric river will hit the region Wednesday, ... The animation below shows the latest polar plunge as it replaces a subtropical air mass from Tuesday through Thursday.

The animation below of air pressure across several days showcases the unusual phenomenon. ... First a bomb cyclone and an atmospheric river. Now a double Fujiwhara effect.

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.

The animation below shows the atmospheric river as it flows into the region from Tuesday night through Friday. The rain and snow should turn less intense across the region over the weekend before ...