Atmospheric rivers are around 250-375 miles wide

1. The atmospheric river carries moisture from the tropics to the coast

2. As the "river" moves inland it sweeps over mountain ranges

3. As the water vapour rises it cools, creating heavy rainfall

Atmospheric rivers are around 250-375 miles wide

1. The atmospheric river carries moisture from the tropics to the coast

2. As the "river" moves inland it sweeps over mountain ranges

3. As the water vapour rises it cools, creating heavy rainfall