Atmospheric rivers tend to form out ahead of cold fronts that are associated ... If you picture the atmospheric river as a fire hose pointed at the coast, these frontal waves are essentially ...

When a bomb cyclone meets an atmospheric river, the result is like an out-of-control fire hose A powerful storm hitting the West Coast combines these weather phenomena for a wet week in many areas.

The nozzle reliably shoots out water when ... "Although [a fire hose-style nozzle] is very durable, the spray options are limited, and you won't have the flow control you have with the pistol ...