A powerful storm is soaking Northern California and Oregon, bringing high winds and flood risk. It's known as an atmospheric river. A big question is if climate change is making these storms worse.

There are many variables involved when linking atmospheric river events to climate change. Earlier this year, another major variable that was in place was El Niño.

Atmospheric river storms have wreaked havoc on the West Coast, and are getting bigger. These scientists chase them in the sky to predict where they will strike.

Though not exclusive to polar regions, atmospheric rivers play a particularly important role in Antarctic climate dynamics. Their influence extends beyond the immediate precipitation they deliver ...

The fuels driving atmospheric rivers are changing because of climate change. Firefighters rescue a couple after their car got stuck in deep floodwaters following an atmospheric river deluge on ...

Even in places, like Central Texas, with a long history of floods, human-caused warming is creating the conditions for more ...

An Atmospheric River Brought This Week’s Flooding Rains to the Southeast California Water Experts Prepare for Climate Whiplash California Isn’t Ready for a Megaflood.

Meteorologists say incredible amounts of moisture in the air fueled a storm that moved slowly over central Texas, creating ...

Atmospheric Rivers Over Antarctica Could Double By 2100 Due To Climate Change The new estimate could help researchers understand how the continent might contribute to sea level rise. Holly Large ...

Antarctica could see a doubling of extreme weather events—such as atmospheric rivers—by 2100, with implications for future sea level rise. A study published in Nature Communications reveals ...