Photos: See how the atmospheric river is battering California
Forecasters now say 8 to 15 inches of rain could fall in the mountains and foothills of Southern California.
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A second wave of storms is slamming parts of California. How bad will it get?
The storm was "starting to bring one of the most dramatic weather days in recent memory," the National Weather Service said. California's governor declared an emergency in eight counties.
At least 46 were killed in Chile as forest fires move into densely populated areas
The deadliest of the fires were in the Valparaíso region, where authorities urged thousands of people to evacuate their homes.
Atmospheric river expected to bring life-threatening floods to Southern California
The National Weather Service warns the storm could drop unprecedented rain over a wide area from Saturday night through early next week, with the period of most concern from Sunday into early Monday.
Watch Groundhog Day 2024: Punxsutawney Phil declares an early spring
For Groundhog Day in 2024, Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, elating a massive crowd at Gobbler's Knob.
Phil. Chuck. Jimmy. Here's why many Groundhog Day prognosticators are male
There is a simple reason for male groundhogs to seize the Feb. 2 holiday. But the handlers of female groundhogs say their animals are more accurate than Punxsutawney Phil.
Maine faces daunting recovery from storms while preparing for more extremes
Three big storms in a month devastated communities inland and along the coast. Now residents in vulnerable areas are considering how to deal with the threat of rising water.
'Hot droughts' are becoming more common in the arid West, new study finds
Scientists looked at trees to better understand the interplay between temperatures and droughts in the Western U.S. Human-caused climate change is exacerbating both.
No, alligators aren't frozen. They're just brumating
Last week, it was so cold in Beaumont, Texas — with lows of 18 degrees Fahrenheit — that alligators across the area were found frozen underwater, while still breathing.
Record rain causes flooding, prompts rescues in southern California
Record rain has caused flooding in San Diego County that blocked roads, damaged homes, and prompted rescues. The mayor of San Diego has declared a state of emergency.