"Rising Threat: California's Battle Against Stronger Atmospheric River Storms"
Atmospheric river storms, fueled by warming oceans, are becoming stronger and deadlier, causing destructive floods and costing billions in damage. Scientists are racing to understand these systems by deploying instruments that measure atmospheric rivers and using new technology like dropsondes and airborne radio occultation. The research aims to improve weather forecasts, provide early warnings, and mitigate the growing flood risks in California and the American west due to climate change.