Tag: floods
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Extreme Weather Grips the U.S.: Winter Storms Slam Northwest as Fire Danger Persists in the West
As we settle into January 2026, the United States finds itself once again in the crosshairs of extreme weather events: heavy winter storms in the Pacific Northwest, dangerous fire conditions in the West, and a historic spike in lightning activity nationwide. As a meteorologist, I find these concurrent events a stark reminder of how dynamically—and…
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King Tides Surge in California: When Moon, Sun, and Storms Collide
California is no stranger to meteorological drama, but this year’s turn of the calendar brought some of the most striking coastal flooding in decades — thanks to the phenomenon known as “king tides.” These astronomical high tides, when paired with the relentless parade of severe winter storms, have left communities along the Golden State’s coast…
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Holiday Havoc: California Slammed by Extreme Christmas Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides
As the nation rang in 2026, the West Coast — already no stranger to weather extremes — was besieged by a relentless series of storms that battered California with record-shattering rainfall, destructive winds, and widespread flooding. For communities from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, this holiday season became a harrowing reminder of nature’s sheer force,…
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The Unrelenting Rains of December 2025: Southern California Faces Flooding, Mudslides, and Community Strain
Southern California’s holiday season in 2025 unfolded under torrential skies. After a relentless series of storms, the region found itself grappling with widespread flooding, dangerous mudslides, and major disruptions to daily life and travel. As a meteorologist, I’ve seen the weather hit California hard before, but this year’s sequence of atmospheric rivers—powerful, moisture-laden storms arriving…
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Christmas 2025: California Slammed by Life-Threatening Atmospheric River, Flash Floods, and Chaos
As millions of families across California prepared for a festive Christmas, one of the state’s most formidable weather systems in years unleashed chaos from Sacramento to San Diego. This rare, multi-day atmospheric river event – essentially a conveyor belt of Pacific moisture – has triggered widespread flash floods, power outages, and dangerous debris flows, while…
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Holiday Weather Woes: Atmospheric Rivers, Flooding, and Coast-to-Coast Travel Disruptions in December 2025
The final weeks of December 2025 have been anything but calm for millions across the United States, as complex storm systems and unseasonably warm air patterns have brought widespread impacts just in time for the busiest travel days of the year. Let’s take a closer look at how this multifaceted weather pattern is affecting communities,…
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Early Winter Wallop: Heavy Snow, Arctic Air, and Floods Slam the United States
December often signals the official arrival of winter weather in the U.S., but the start of the 2025-2026 season has been remarkable for its intensity. Over the past week, millions of Americans across multiple regions faced a one-two punch of extreme weather: heavy snowfall and bitterly cold temperatures in the Northeast and Midwest, and still-receding…
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Atmospheric Rivers Unleash Catastrophic Flooding on the Pacific Northwest: Understanding the Science and Impact
The Pacific Northwest is currently grappling with what could become one of its most devastating flood events in recent memory. Over the past week, an intense atmospheric river has unleashed record-breaking rain across parts of Washington, Oregon, and into British Columbia, prompting mass evacuations, emergency rescues, and widespread infrastructure closures. As communities brace for additional…
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