Carlos Alcaraz won a first French Open title after a five-set thriller against Alexander Zverev. A day earlier Iga Swiatek was peerless as she romped to a fourth Roland Garros crown. Here, we look at what we learned from a fortnight in Paris. Time violation Novak Djokovic endured a late night (Jean-Francois Badias/AP) The incessant […]
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Significant late-season atmospheric river to drench Western Washington
SEATTLE – Western Washington is bracing for a significant atmospheric river event set to bring heavy rainfall and potentially strong winds from Sunday night through Tuesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Seattle has forecasted widespread rain, with most areas having at least a 50% chance of receiving over an inch of rain from Sunday […]
Will thunderstorms drench Miami’s Ultra Music Festival? Here’s what the forecast says
More than 100,000 people are expected to dance this weekend to the beat of electronic music at Ultra Music Festival, an annual, three-day outdoor party at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami. But for the festivalgoers attending, you’ll need an umbrella — as severe thunderstorms, widespread heavy rainfall, localized flooding and a few tornadoes are possible […]
An atmospheric river will drench California, with some parts still recovering from last year’s storms
As California braces for another powerful atmospheric river storm on Sunday, Tulare Lake continues to remind visitors of the powerful consequences these extreme storms can have. Floodwaters in the lake, which formed after about a dozen atmospheric river storms hit California in 2023, are still stretching across thousands of acres of premier farmland more than […]
A pineapple express storm is about to drench California. Here’s what that means.
California residents are bracing for the arrival of two atmospheric river storms, also known as a pineapple express, that are forecast to dump several inches of rain, and upper-elevation mountain snow, across the state over the coming week. Here’s what we know about the upcoming weather pattern. What is a pineapple express? The National Oceanic […]
Back-to-back winter storms to drench Northern California. Here’s the timeline and forecast
Wet weather is knocking on Northern California’s door and it’s only a matter of time before it bursts through. Umbrella? Check. Rain boots? Check. According to the National Weather Service, back-to-back winter storms will drench the region Friday into Wednesday. Meteorologist Sara Purdue said there won’t be a substantial break between the storms, so low […]