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New study finds weakening Atlantic Ocean current could increase atmospheric rivers in California

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ByCarley Gomez KABC logo
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Study suggests slowing Atlantic Ocean current could affect CA storms
A new study suggests a major ocean current in the Atlantic Ocean is slowing down, a shift researchers say could influence weather patterns around the world, including the intensity of storms affecting California.
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