The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 13/06/2026This was the case during Hurricane Helene, where a heavy rainfall event occurred over the Southern Appalachians well in advance of Hurricane Helene on September 26th and 27th, 2024. 100
The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 13/06/2026An atmospheric river (AR)-like poleward transport of enhanced water vapor east of Helene prior to landfall interacted with terrain and a favorable upper-level flow to produce the devestation. 100
The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Including the PRE, the rainfall from Hurricane Helene exceeded 12 inches over a broad area of western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee, and more than 20 inches locally. 100
