California Weather: Storms
Is Meteorology - Climatology a popular subject of study in California? Who are some of the most known atmospheric sciences people from California?
In California which natural occurrence happens the most often: storms, flooding, earthquake, blizzards, drought, heat or cold wave, and so forth?
El NiƱo storm hits state, San Diego today
San Diego is in for a stormy week from what one forecaster called a "Conveyor belt of storms." Expect strong rain today. That rainfall will taper off before another storm arrives with low temps, snow in the mountains and strong winds. Ref. Source 6p
County relies on technology to assess floods
A network of sensors allows officials to monitor floods and get a sense of where hazards could develop. The sensors track rainfall and rising water levels and use radio signals to send information in real time and text alerts if there might be a flood... Ref. Source 7n
Banks of L.A. River to be raised
Work will begin next week to temporarily raise the banks along nearly three miles of the Los Angeles River to improve flood protection during El Nino storms. The barriers will increase the river's capacity north of downtown in a stretch along Griffith Park Ref. Source 4r
Urbanization, backlog hurt flood control
Despite ramped up efforts to clear storm drains ahead of an anticipated wet winter, more than 500 reports of mudslides and flooded streets poured in from all over the city earlier this month. For years, San Diego has had a multimillion-dollar backlog of stormwater infrastructure needs. Ref. Source 9a.
High surf expected along SoCal coast
High surf will hammer the Southern California coast for a second day, bringing with it the potential for minor coastal flooding and dangerous rip currents. Forecasters say the big waves are courtesy of a storm system in the Gulf of Alaska Ref. Source 7r.
Fierce storm sweeps through San Diego
A swift, powerful storm plowed through the county yesterday with wind gusts up to 50 mph along the coast. The storm toppled dozens of trees -- killing one person -- knocked out power to 38,000 SDG&E customers and postponed play at the Farmers Insurance Open to today. Ref. Source 7f.
San Diego braces for record breaking heat
The first major heat wave of the year will begin to unfold Saturday and will send temperatures above 100 degrees across much of inland San Diego County. Temperatures are expected to be 15 to 20 degrees above normal Sunday through Tuesday. Ref. Source 5f.