• Four dead across U.S. West Coast as atmospheric river brings record rains and 20 landslides in California

    The strongest atmospheric river of the season, driven by a bomb cyclone with a central pressure of 945 hPa, ravaged the U.S. West Coast on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, bringing unprecedented rainfall, flooding, and wind damage. Northern California bore the brunt of the storm, with 543.4 mm (21.39 inches) of rain recorded in Sonoma County and widespread flooding that stranded hundreds. Meanwhile, fierce winds of up to 206 km/h (128 mph) toppled trees and left communities without power.

  • Bomb cyclone kills at least 2, leaves over 1.8 million without power in U.S. and Canada

    A powerful, rapidly intensifying cyclone wreaked havoc across the northwestern United States and parts of Canada on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, causing at least 2 deaths and leaving more than 600 000 customers (approximately 1.5 million people) in the U.S. without power. Another 140 000 customers (approximately 335 000 people) were left without power in B.C., Canada.

  • Powerful atmospheric river hits Pacific Northwest, forecast to remain stationary over Northern California through November 22

    A powerful AR4 atmospheric river made landfall in the Pacific Northwest and Northern California on November 19, 2024, bringing prolonged rainfall, heavy snowfall, and significant flooding risks that are expected to worsen through November 22. Meteorologists warn that the storm could bring up to 380 mm (15 inches) of rain to the Coast Ranges and Sierra Nevada, with some areas potentially receiving more.

  • Central U.S. braces for intense weather system

    Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and snowfall are forecast across the central United States as a deep low-pressure system strengthens on Monday, November 18, 2024, posing significant risks to parts of the Plains and Upper Midwest.