Last week, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) introduced the Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act with Reps. Jay Obernolte (CA-23), Vince Fong (CA-20), and Lou Correa (CA-46). This bipartisan legislation will enhance NOAA’s ability to track and predict atmospheric rivers — massive storm systems that bring heavy precipitation and flooding to California. “In Southern California, we’re no stranger to the threat of ...

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