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Dec 11 2025WEATHER

Northwest Drowned in Unusual Rainfall

The Pacific Northwest is experiencing an unusual amount of rainfall. This is due to a combination of warm water and air, and unusual weather patterns. These patterns can be traced back to tropical cyclones in Indonesia. The rain has been persistent and heavy, with almost 5 trillion gallons falling i

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Dec 11 2025WEATHER

Heavy Rains Bring Floods to the Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest is dealing with serious flooding after a lot of rain. This happened because of something called an atmospheric river. Imagine a river in the sky, that's what it is. It brings lots of water vapor and can cause heavy rain. Two of these rivers hit the area one after the other. Thi

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Dec 10 2025WEATHER

Vancouver Braces for Heavy Rain and Possible Flooding

Vancouver and its surrounding areas are preparing for a significant weather event. An atmospheric river is expected to bring a lot of rain, possibly up to 80 mm, to the region. This heavy rain could lead to flooding, especially in areas like the Fraser Valley. The rain is expected to start on Tuesda

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Dec 06 2025WEATHER

Portland's Wet Weekend Sets the Stage for More Rain

The Portland area is in for a damp weekend, with temperatures climbing into the mid-50s. Saturday will see the mercury hit 54 degrees Fahrenheit, with showers tapering off by midday. Overnight, the temperature will dip to around 48 degrees. Sunday is expected to be a bit warmer, with a high of 56 d

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Nov 14 2025WEATHER

Southern California Faces Potential Weather Chaos This Weekend

Southern California is in for a rough ride this weekend, with a powerful storm system on the way. This storm, fueled by an atmospheric river, is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and possibly even tornadoes. The worst of it is predicted to hit Los Angeles County, but other areas like Ventu

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Nov 12 2025WEATHER

Arizona Braces for Unusual Rain and Cooler Days

Arizona is in for a weather shift this week. A storm system is heading in, bringing rain and cooler air. This isn't just any storm; it might pull in extra moisture from the Pacific, making the rain even heavier. Phoenix has already seen a lot of rain this fall. October alone brought over 3 inches,

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Nov 12 2025WEATHER

California Braces for a Wet and Wild Week

California is in for a wild ride this week as a powerful atmospheric river storm makes its way through the state. This storm is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and even some snow to the mountains. The storm is expected to hit Northern California on Wednesday and move down to Southern Cal

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Nov 10 2025WEATHER

North Bay Braces for a Wet and Windy Midweek

The North Bay is in for a wild ride this week. A big storm is coming, and it's bringing a mix of rain, wind, and possible thunderstorms. This isn't just any storm; it might turn into what's called an atmospheric river, which means it could carry a lot of moisture from the tropics. The rain is expec

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Nov 06 2025WEATHER

California's Supermoon and Storms: A Double Whammy

California is dealing with a double whammy: a supermoon and a storm. The supermoon, known as the "Beaver Moon, " is the closest to Earth this year. It's causing king tides, which are extra high tides. These tides are making coastal areas risky. There are warnings about dangerous waves and strong cur

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Nov 05 2025WEATHER

Windy and Wet: Northern California Braces for Stormy Week

Northern California is in for a wild ride this week. A powerful atmospheric river is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the region. The National Weather Service warns that this storm is not just a one-day event. It will stick around and cause trouble for a few days. Early Wednesday morning, a

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