‘Atmospheric River’ Triggers Flash Floods Across California
Another Pacific storm unleashed more heavy rains and damaging winds across California on Tuesday after thousands of people were evacuated due to mudslide and flood risks.
An “atmospheric river event lingers into California with significant impacts from heavy rain, mountain snow, strong winds, and a few severe thunderstorms,” said the National Weather Service (NWS) on Tuesday. “From widespread flooding, rapid water rises, mudslides, landslides with possible debris flows and heavy snow load on structures will persist through today.”
“The core of the system will slam onshore with moderate to heavy rain resuming across much of California today through tonight while several more feet of snow is possible along the Sierra Nevada. Nearly all of California has seen much above average rainfall totals over the past several weeks, with totals 400-600 percent above average values,” said the agency….