A rare atmospheric river is hitting a large portion of the Midwestern and Southern U.S. this week, causing significant floods.

The past six months have proven to be a tale of two Californias when it comes to atmospheric river events. While Northern ...

Map of Sierra Nevada in California showing how an atmospheric river develops. Most atmospheric rivers are weak and do not cause damage. In fact, they can provide much-needed rain or snow.

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 ...

At least 18 people have died after torrential rain caused significant flooding across several states in the Midwest and South.

Distinct Westerly Wind Burst Features in Cyclic and Noncyclic El Niño Events and Their Association with Western-Central Pacific SST Anomalies, Advances in Atmospheric Sciences (2025). DOI ...