Explosive cyclogenesis under a rip-roaring jet stream in the Pacific is about to bring extreme weather down the west coast of North America.
Nerd bit: I have contoured mean sea level pressure under the jet to show the text book interactions of the left-exit. Poetry in motion.
Nerd bit: I have contoured mean sea level pressure under the jet to show the text book interactions of the left-exit. Poetry in motion.
This is how the wind gusts look as the low pressure rapidly develops. The storm is likely to reach hurricane force out at sea with waves of 30-50 feet.
Nasty.
Nasty.
Large rainfall totals incoming as tropical moisture blasts along atmospheric river like a firehose.
Some relief for the extreme drought covering much of western USA.
Some relief for the extreme drought covering much of western USA.
Some of the largest totals will pile up in northern California. Looking at 4-8 inches of rain.
Flooding /landslide is inevitable. Worth paying attention to local forecasts & authorities for this one.
Flooding /landslide is inevitable. Worth paying attention to local forecasts & authorities for this one.
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