"California Braces for More Flooding as 'Firehose' Atmospheric River Targets the State"

Satellite images captured a "firehose" atmospheric river moving through California, bringing heavy rain and flood risks to Southern California. The phenomenon is expected to cause extreme weather with heavy rainfall, strong winds, and heavy snow on the mountains before letting up by Wednesday. Recent research suggests that atmospheric rivers may increase in frequency and intensity due to climate change, posing heightened risks of severe weather events and increased flooding.