Powerful atmospheric river pummels California with even more rain and flooding

South Africa News News

Powerful atmospheric river pummels California with even more rain and flooding
South Africa Latest News,South Africa Headlines
  • 📰 PopSci
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 46 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 22%
  • Publisher: 63%

Much of the state is under weather warnings after unseasonable snow and rain, with several evacuations issued.

. “Probably most of the melt will be in the foothills. The snowpack is so deep in the higher elevations, even though we’re expecting a lot of rain, it will probably soak right in at the higher elevations.”

Governor Gavin Newsom had already issued a state of emergency due to weather conditions on March 1 for 13 different counties, but has since expanded the list to include 21 more counties in order to provide storm response and relief efforts to even more regions. “The state is working around the clock with local partners to deploy life-saving equipment and first responders to communities across California,” Newsom“With more dangerous storms on the horizon, we’ll continue to mobilize every available resource to protect Californians.”

This unprecedented weather is the result of an atmospheric river that’s called a “Pineapple Express.” Atmospheric rivers in general are narrow regions of the atmosphere that bring water vapor from the tropics to the north. Once the 250-375 mile-wide stream of humid air hits landfall, they can bring a great deal of precipitation, but many are relatively weak.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

PopSci /  🏆 298. in US

South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

California governor won't deliver State of the State speechCalifornia governor won't deliver State of the State speechHe will instead travel the state on a four-day tour to highlight his major policy priorities. Gov. GavinNewsom will send a letter to the legislature in place of the speech.
Read more »

President Reagan's powerful 'evil empire' speech to be honored in Washington, D.C., on 40th anniversaryPresident Reagan's powerful 'evil empire' speech to be honored in Washington, D.C., on 40th anniversaryThe Victims of Communism Museum celebrates the 40th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan's 'evil empire' speech with a Washington, D.C., symposium on March 8, 2023.
Read more »

Washington’s Most Powerful Women 2021 - WashingtonianWashington’s Most Powerful Women 2021 - WashingtonianPower in Washington is a complicated thing to quantify. Some people have it by virtue of the office they hold. Others maintain it by virtue of their reputations, no matter what their business card might read. And in a political city, many of the most powerful among us owe their clout to voters—either the constituents
Read more »

Regina Spektor taps into something powerful at Walt Disney Concert HallRegina Spektor taps into something powerful at Walt Disney Concert HallConcert review: Whether howling at the moon, covering Mr. Rogers or doing a gentle dance duet, the singer-songwriter delivered a great evening of music.
Read more »

21 Powerful Latin Female Collaborations to Celebrate International Women’s Day21 Powerful Latin Female Collaborations to Celebrate International Women’s DayFrom “Sin Pijama” to “TQG,” listen to the ultimate empowering list for InternationalWomensDay below.
Read more »

Perspective | The powerful weapon a group is using to arm Ukraine: English lessonsPerspective | The powerful weapon a group is using to arm Ukraine: English lessonsStarted by a Maryland resident, the volunteer effort connects thousands of Americans with Ukrainians who have been displaced or remain under threat.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-02-28 19:51:26