.FOR CALIFORNIANS it seemed like recognition. Last year a procession of storms, sustained through atmospheric streams, gotten rid of a minimum of 21 individuals and caused almost $5bn-worth of damages all over the condition. On February fourth this year the very same kind of hurricane once more wreaked havoc. Hurricane-strength winds buffeted the core coastline near Huge Sur. In Los Angeles personalities were actually soaked as they came to the Grammy awards' red carpet. Residences in the Hollywood Hillsides were actually covered in mud. At the very least 3 individuals have perished. What are actually atmospheric rivers, and also are they a danger past The golden state?