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   January 13, 2023 - Storms Continue to Batter the West Coast of the United   
   States   
      
      atmospheric rivers   
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      On January 11, 2023, the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer   
      (MODIS) on board NASA’s Aqua satellite acquired a true-color image of   
      yet atmospheric river winding up over the Pacific Ocean and taking aim   
      at a thoroughly-drenched California.   
      
      A series of five back-to-back atmospheric rivers has battered much of   
      the state since late December 2022, creating severe flooding,   
      landslides, more than a billion dollars of damage, and the death of at   
      least 18 people.   
      
      According to the National Weather Service, almost all of the state has   
      received rainfall totals of 400-600 percent above average between   
      December 26, 2022 and January 9, 2023. The latest storm hit   
      particularly hard in Southern California. Over January 8-9, 2023, much   
      of the region from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles received 3 to 7 inches   
      (8 to 18 cm) of rain. Some areas of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties   
      saw over 16 inches (41 cm) of rainfall in just two days. The highest   
      rainfall reported was in Ventura, which recorded 18.78 inches (47.7   
      cm).   
      
      An atmospheric river is a long, narrow corridor of concentrated   
      moisture that can transport moisture for thousands of miles—they are   
      the largest transport mechanism of freshwater on Earth. They are also   
      among the most damaging storm types in the middle latitudes, especially   
      with regard to the hazardous wind they produce.   
      
      While January 12 brought some relatively clear skies and a break in the   
      rain to parts of California, the next system will bring rain and snow   
      to the West Coast beginning on January 13. As it exits, yet another   
      atmospheric river is expected to bring additional precipitation and   
      wind starting on January 15.   
      
      Image Facts   
      Satellite:  Aqua   
      Date Acquired: 1/11/2023   
      Resolutions:  1km (4.5 MB),   
      Bands Used: 1,4,3   
      Image Credit: MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA GSFC   
      
      
      
   https://modis.gsfc.nasa.gov/gallery/individual.php?db_date=2023-01-13   
       
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