Scientists are now flying planes into atmospheric rivers to learn more about how they form and develop.
meteorologist Alex Tardy told KPBS we will get more rain before the storm moves out.
Tardy said it’s tough to make a pinpoint forecasts where an atmospheric river is going to dump heavy rain, until just a few hours before it comes on shore. A difference of just 50 or 60 miles can translate into a significant difference.
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