Explainer-What are atmospheric rivers and why do they cause flooding?

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.

What are atmospheric rivers and why do they cause flooding? - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Atmospheric rivers are storms akin to rivers in the sky that dump massive amounts of rain and can cause flooding, trigger mudslides and result in loss of life and enormous property damage.

Explainer-What are atmospheric rivers and why do they cause flooding?

Atmospheric rivers are storms akin to rivers in the sky that dump massive amounts of rain and can cause flooding, trigger mudslides and result in loss of life and enormous property damage.Here's an explanation of how they form, their size and potential impacts.WHAT IS AN ATMOSPHERIC RIVER?The we

River Road remains under water due to historic flooding

Anchorage Middletown Fire and EMS has performed one true water rescue and made five calls to assist people not in immediate danger.

Atmospheric Rivers Raise Temperatures

Atmospheric rivers are narrow streams of moisture-rich air running from tropical regions to mid- or polar latitudes. Though relatively short-lived, they are capable of carrying — and depositing — more water than the largest rivers. But researchers have found that their impact is not measured in water content alone. Instead, a survey of 43 years’ worth of data shows that atmospheric rivers also bring unusually warm temperatures. In some cases, th…