Atmospheric rivers can be beneficial — but also destructive. Here's what to know about the weather phenomenon on the West Coast and beyond.

These events aren't just a California thing. They actually happen all over the United States and the world, though sometimes they don't get recognised as atmospheric rivers, Henry said. An ...

The atmospheric river-fed storms caused $4.7 billion in damage and 22 deaths, according to NOAA. Not all Januaries deliver a parade of soaking atmospheric rivers.

Another atmospheric river in northern California earlier this month killed two people and caused two piers to collapse, leaving more than 180,000 homes and businesses without power.

According to KHOU 11 Meteorologist Chita Craft, the alert is in effect due to a lack of atmospheric mixing caused by wind speeds under 10 mph, which allows ozone levels to build up closer to the ...