‘Atmospheric River’ Triggers Flash Floods Across California

‘Atmospheric River’ Triggers Flash Floods Across California
A man wades through a flooded street in the Rio Del Mar neighborhood of Aptos, Calif., on Jan. 9, 2023. Nic Coury/AP Photo
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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.”
Jack Phillips
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