Storms, floods and tornadoes: the unusual warning ahead of winter in the US

Comprehensive meteorological forecasts published in The Washington Post warn of an especially stormy winter in the US, with risks of flooding, tornadoes, and snowstorms. The impacts will be felt with varying intensity across regions, from Florida to California, as the El Niño phenomenon could bring extreme weather.

Comprehensive meteorological forecasts published in The Washington Post warn of an especially stormy winter in the United States, with risks of flooding, tornadoes, and snowstorms. The impacts are expected to vary by region: in Florida and the southern states, there is concern over record-breaking rains, with warnings of a repeat of the deadly scenarios of 1998 and 2016. In the western US, California faces growing fears of destructive 'atmospheric rivers,' as water temperatures off its coast could surge by about 5.5 degrees Celsius above average. In contrast, the Midwest and North are expected to experience a milder winter with less snow.