Category: category 4

California to Be Impacted by Category 4 Atmospheric River, Heavy Rain Expected

An atmospheric river—a weather system that moves a high concentration of water vapor outside of the tropics—is expected to bring rainfall to certain regions in California this week, with temperature drops expected in major cities like Los Angeles. A winter storm system had already hit places like the Bay Area on Monday, bringing with it…


Hurricane Ian Strengthens to ‘Extremely Dangerous’ Category 4 as Florida Braces for Impact

Forecasters say Hurricane Ian has strengthened to an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm as it nears Florida’s west coast, with warnings of catastrophic storm surge, screaming winds, destructive waves, heavy rainfall, and life-threatening flooding. In a series of early morning advisories on Sept. 28, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that Hurricane Ian was “rapidly intensifying” and…