WHAT IS AN ATMOSPHERIC RIVER? The weather system occurs all over the world. It starts when a large amount of water vapor from tropical oceans is carried by a jet stream toward land. As the air rises, ...

A rare atmospheric river is hitting a large portion of the Midwestern and Southern U.S. this week, causing significant floods.

Atmospheric rivers are more common during the winter months, but officials are warning people not to let their guard down.

They happen frequently around the globe, but are most well-known in the West, where they are responsible for a huge chunk of ...

WHAT IS AN ATMOSPHERIC RIVER? The weather system occurs all over the world. It starts when a large amount of water vapor from tropical oceans is carried by a jet stream toward land. As the air ...