Forecasters said a parade of storms from the Pacific Ocean will pull in a river of moisture. Over the next week, parts of Northern California could get seven to 10 inches of rain.
Category: Rain
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Hydropower Is Getting Less Reliable as the World Needs More Energy
Demand for power is growing fast, but hydro plants, the oldest source of clean energy, are struggling because of droughts, floods and other extreme weather linked to climate change.
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A Pilgrim Route in Norway: Berries, Bogs and a Viking King
Following one of the nine St. Olav Ways, a photographer trudged with soggy feet through tundras, forests and wetlands. Here’s what she saw.
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Rain Anxiety Follows a Summer of Tragic Flash Floods
After a summer of tragic flash floods, a once-cozy or inconvenient weather event is causing anxiety and dread for some.
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Couples Are Hiring Shamans to Keep Their Destination Weddings Rain-Free
For high-end destination weddings, couples are increasingly hiring rain-stoppers to keep precipitation away.
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Memorial Day Storms Cause Delays for Holiday Travelers
Thunderstorms in the south and central United States caused flight delays during Memorial Day weekend, the beginning of the summer travel season.
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Residents Turn to Home Lifting In Response to the Threat of Flooding
As climate change intensifies, flooding is emerging as a threat for homes not previously seen as high-risk. Some residents are responding creatively by lifting up their homes.
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Grand Canyon Hiker Missing After Flash Floods and Evacuations
More than 100 people were evacuated after flash flooding in the Havasupai Indian Reservation near Grand Canyon National Park.
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Burning Man Has Sold Out Since 2011. Why Not This Year?
The desert arts festival returns this month after two consecutive years of challenging weather, including mud that stranded attendees, and a Covid-19 hiatus.
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In Mexico, a High Design, Water-wise House
An architecture studio in water-stressed Mexico City follows the examples of ancient builders who harvested rain.