As extreme weather events have hit the world hard in recent years, one meteorology term - atmospheric rivers - has made the leap from scientific circles to common language. Particularly in places ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An atmospheric river event is bringing the heaviest rainfall Florida has seen since winter, with widespread downpours expected to continue over the next several days ...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says an "atmospheric river" event is set to hit Florida and other parts of the Southeast. The weather event typically occurs in the West.