Powerful storm slams California
A powerful storm brought heavy rain to parts of California on Wednesday, flooding roads and prompting evacuations in some areas. The deluge of rain is causing dangerous travel conditions on Christmas Day.
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A powerful storm brought heavy rain to parts of California on Wednesday, flooding roads and prompting evacuations in some areas. The deluge of rain is causing dangerous travel conditions on Christmas Day.
The West is reeling from flooding as an atmospheric river slams many Americans. CBS News' Rob Marciano and Carter Evans have more.
More cold weather is expected in parts of the U.S. as parts of the Northwest await a potential atmospheric river event. CBS News' Rob Marciano reports.
Flash flood warnings expanded on Saturday as rain hit wide swaths of California amid fears that the atmospheric river will intensify. Andres Gutierrez has the latest details.
An atmospheric river sweeping California is bringing some rain to the southern part of the state, with more than 20 million people under flood watch advisories. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more from Los Angeles.
An atmospheric river off the coast of California is threatening parts of the state with flooding and mudslides. CBS News' Grant Gilmore has the latest weather outlook.
Areas already devastated by January's California wildfires are now dealing with an atmospheric river, dropping rain and snow. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the latest.
The Pacific Northwest could see about 12 inches of rain as a storm moves near the West Coast. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch breaks down the latest weather forecast.
A major storm swept across the northwestern U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages and downing trees that killed at least two people.
The Northwest is bracing for a strong storm system fueled by an atmospheric river and bomb cyclone. What do those terms mean?
The Pacific Northwest is preparing for heavy rain from a storm that's fueled by a bomb cyclone and an atmospheric river. Meteorologist Jessica Burch has more on what exactly a bomb cyclone is and how they develop.
An intense atmospheric river event targets California's Central Coast, raising flash flood concerns in Santa Barbara County. As heavy rains continue to fall and accumulations climb, the West Coast prepares for hazardous conditions.
As a series of powerful storms sweeps through California, over 30 million residents face flood watches amid growing concerns over flash flooding potential mudslides.
Southern California has seen three-quarters of a year's worth of rain since Sunday. There have been hundreds of mudslides, which have swept away homes and businesses. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti is in Los Angeles with the latest.
Life-threatening mudslides and floods are impacting many residents in Southern California. The latest atmospheric river dumped up to 10 inches of rain on the state. CBS News Los Angeles reporter Rick Montanez is tracking the severe weather.
California faces a severe weather emergency as a powerful atmospheric river-fueled storm continues to hit the area, unleashing flooding and landslides across the area. CBS News’ Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Parts of California are under a state of emergency as a powerful storm dumps heavy rain on the area.
Atmospheric rivers can be beneficial — but also destructive. Here's what to know about the weather phenomenon on the West Coast and beyond.
Another atmospheric river is soaking California with historic amounts of rain and flooding. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy joins to explain how climate change is affecting these devastating and often deadly storms.
Another round of severe storms are hitting California, bringing mudslides and flooding across the state. And it's all because of a system known as an atmospheric river. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti shows how serious conditions are.
Evacuation orders have been issued in parts of Los Angeles County as a powerful storm brings heavy rain and dangerously high winds to the area. California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for eight counties over the weekend. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.
Millions across California remain under a state of emergency Monday morning after torrential rain brought widespread flooding to several cities and triggered mudslides. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston is following the storm from Santa Barbara.
The first of two storm systems is drenching the West Coast, triggering rock slides and flooding roads. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Long Beach, California. Then, senior weather producer David Parkinson joins with the latest forecast.
Satellite images show the strong Pineapple Express atmospheric river as it barrels from the Pacific Ocean toward the West Coast.
Atmospheric rivers can measure 500 miles across and 2,000 miles long, carrying about as much water as 25 Mississippi Rivers. They're expected to strengthen as climate change heats the planet, because a warmer atmosphere holds more moisture. Ben Tracy reports on a group of researchers who are working to better understand and forecast these massive weather systems.