Scientists formerly believed atmospheric wind had a damping effect, slowing the eddies, but the study, published in Nature Communications, offers a new theory that better explains the complexities ...

An atmospheric river is expected to bring torrential rain to California this week, threatening parts of the state with flash ...

Despite El Niño and La Niña’s pervasive influence on global climate, atmospheric rivers don’t appear to follow their lead.

Another atmospheric river storm is barreling toward the Bay Area this week, bringing “excessive rainfall” that could lead to ...

An atmospheric river is forecast to bring torrential rain to California this week, threatening parts of the state with flash floods and mudslides.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration includes the National Hurricane Center, which researches hurricanes and ...

A recent study has uncovered compelling evidence suggesting that the climate effects of new particles in urban areas have been significantly underestimated.

While the West Coast will feel the soggy effects of an atmospheric river this week, the system won’t bring any moisture into drought-stricken Arizona. Parts of California and the Pacific ...

A new study of satellite imagery and high-resolution climate model data by scientists at the University of Rochester upends previous assumptions and provides insight about how the atmosphere and ocean ...