An atmospheric river will draw moisture up from the Caribbean Sea, likely sparing flooding across swathes of the East. Flooding and rainfall map for Wednesday on the East Coast.

A "bomb cyclone" and an "atmospheric river" are poised to deliver intense weather to the West Coast of the U.S. this ... it can tap into an atmospheric river, drawing in immense amounts of moisture.

This process will create a vacuum-like effect, drawing in intense winds and rain for an atmospheric river. "The main impacts from the atmospheric river event in the East today will be in the form ...

One atmospheric river can be enough to flood homes, down power lines and wash away hillsides and highways. And when several sweep ashore in a matter of days or weeks, as has been happening this ...

The science of atmospheric rivers has come a long way since Ralph and his colleagues published a 2004 study drawing on data from satellites and reconnaissance flights.

Atmospheric rivers: What they are and how they impact Northern California weather. An atmospheric river is not heavy rain or snow, but the moisture within an atmospheric river can be an ingredient ...

What is an atmospheric river? An atmospheric river is a narrow corridor of concentrated moisture in the atmosphere, often drawing moisture from tropical regions. When it moves over land, it can ...

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.

A well-known type of atmospheric river is called a "Pineapple Express" because it flows from the Hawaiian Islands. Strong ARs transport water vapor roughly equivalent to 7.5 to 15 times the ...

An atmospheric river is slamming portions of California, with multiple inches of rain expected to drench the area until the storm runs out of moisture Wednesday morning, forecasters say. According ...

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.