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‘Extreme’ drought status nearly eliminated in California in wake of atmospheric rivers

Thursday, January 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Extreme drought, the second-highest level of drought, has been nearly eliminated in the state of California in the wake of storms caused by atmospheric rivers slamming the state over the last several weeks.However, the extreme influx of moisture was contained to... Read More.

Extreme drought nearly eliminated in California in wake of atmospheric rivers

Thursday, January 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Extreme drought, the second-highest level of drought, has been nearly eliminated in the state of California in the wake of storms caused by atmospheric rivers slamming the state over the last several weeks.Extreme drought fell from 27.1% last week to 0.32%... Read More.

Another ‘powerful’ atmospheric river drenches California

Monday, January 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Another "powerful" atmospheric river is expected to impact a large portion of the West Coast in the coming hours and days, drenching a drought-ravaged region, forecasters said.Like rivers in the sky, the incoming storms will dump even more rain and snow... Read More.

What are atmospheric rivers? How climate change impacts the storms they produce

Wednesday, January 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- California has been experiencing a weather whiplash in the form of extreme floods that contrast a decadeslong megadrought that has plagued the region, and climate change may be to blame, environmental experts said.Officials warned in early December that drought conditions were... Read More.

Could West Coast’s atmospheric river help undo drought conditions? Too early to tell, experts say

Thursday, December 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The atmospheric river currently impacting the West Coast, while creating dangerous weather conditions for millions of people, could possibly have a chance of temporarily reversing drought conditions in states that desperately need water, experts say.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration describes... Read More.

How an atmospheric river is impacting the West Coast

Tuesday, December 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An atmospheric river is slamming the West Coast, bringing intense rain, winds and snow that could make for treacherous conditions.Atmospheric rivers are like "rivers in the sky," according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The long, narrow regions in the... Read More.

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‘Extreme’ drought status nearly eliminated in California in wake of atmospheric rivers

Extreme drought nearly eliminated in California in wake of atmospheric rivers

Another ‘powerful’ atmospheric river drenches California

What are atmospheric rivers? How climate change impacts the storms they produce

Could West Coast’s atmospheric river help undo drought conditions? Too early to tell, experts say

How an atmospheric river is impacting the West Coast

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