Author: WeatherPreppers

A major storm known as an atmospheric river is dropping massive amounts of rain across a wide swath of California.

Parts of the South spent much of Tuesday under a tornado watch as a powerful system moved east. Extreme weather also dominated outside the South as heavy rains drenched the West, and the Midwest experienced blizzard conditions. Mark Strassmann shares the latest.

An atmospheric river brought record rainfall, deadly flooding and high winds to Northern California. Nearly half a foot of rain was dumped in some areas, forcing evacuations in low-lying communities. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

A storm over the weekend has brought heavy floods, high winds and landslides to Northern California. At least one person is dead and dozens more had to be evacuated. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.

A storm brought deadly flooding, high winds and landslides to Northern California. Jonathan Vigliotti is in Elk Grove, one of the worst affected areas.

Record rainfall breaches levees, flooding roads and stranding people in cars, as high winds and heavy snow knock out power to thousands.

A devastating storm dumped heavy rain and snow over Northern California, causing landslides, strong winds and deadly flooding. Also, new details are emerging following the arrest of a man accused of killing four Idaho college students. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.

Rainfall in downtown San Francisco hit 5.46 inches (13.87 cm) on New Year’s Eve, making it the second-wettest day on record, the National Weather Service said.

“Sunday Morning” remembers some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year – statesmen and women, athletes, artists and storytellers who pushed boundaries, defied expectations, and inspired generations with their creativity and humanity.

“Sunday Morning” remembers some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year – statesmen and women, athletes, artists and storytellers who pushed boundaries, defied expectations, and inspired generations with their creativity and humanity. Lee Cowan reports.

The storm began sweeping across the northern part of the state Friday.