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There are flood warnings in California due to a major winter storm
The National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota, said travel through the area will be nearly impossible on Tuesday and Wednesday, and possibly into Thursday. A 200-mile stretch of Interstate 90 across western South Dakota was closed due to “freezing rain, heavy snow, and high winds”, the state’s Department of Transportation said.
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Parts of the Northeast will experience brutal wind chills not felt in decades due to an ice storm
A three-day storm in the US will bring widespread accumulating snow, with blowing and drifting snow mainly Wednesday through Thursday, the National Weather Service said. It added that travel through the area will likely be nearly impossible on Tuesday and Wednesday, and possibly into Thursday. At least 37 deaths have been reported in the US…
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Waves of snow, rain and possible tornadoes are predicted by a major storm
The National Weather Service office in Rapid City, South Dakota, said travel through the area will be nearly impossible Tuesday and Wednesday, with whiteout conditions expected. “Whiteout conditions are expected during that time with travel becoming very difficult or impossible,” said the weather service. A massive winter storm is expected to strike a large portion…
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The opinion is that the risk is growing
Hurricane Nicole is expected to strengthen slowly as it approaches the Florida peninsula, bringing heavy rain that could lead to high winds beginning Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center. It’s projected to be a strong tropical storm or Category 1 Hurricane by the time it arrives in Florida on Wednesday evening, R home said.
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At least one person has been killed as tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma, Arkansas and northeast Texas
A number of tornadoes were reported in the US on Friday, with one in Oklahoma reportedly killing at least one person and injuring several others. There were nine tornadoes in Texas, four in Arkansas, and one in Oklahoma, according to the National Weather Service. At least one person was reported dead and “multiple missing” were…
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At least 59 Italy migrant deaths have been reported off the coast of Calabria
Around 60 people, including children, died after a wooden boat broke apart off the coast of Calabria in Italy, Prime Minister Michele Perini has said. Around 80 people were saved from the water clinging on to pieces of the boat, Italy’s fire brigade told CNN. The PM further said that the migrants were crowded into…
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Millions will be impacted by a winter storm on the West Coast and in Maine
Brutal winter storms are expected to deliver snow, blizzard conditions or icing across strips of the US from California to the Northeast on Thursday. “Tuesday is probably the day where you’ll likely need to keep a really close eye on the weather as the potential for widespread flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and roadway…resulting in…
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A winter storm brings a multi-day threatening storm threat to the South
A large winter storm system has hit the western US, blanketing mountain areas with heavy snow before taking aim at the South. Parts of drought-plagued California are facing an onslaught of powerful storms to start the new year. “Now is the time to prepare for a COLD AND DANGEROUS winter storm expected for much of…
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A new storm is set to cause more misery in the flooding areas of California
California is expected to receive up to a foot of snow and 80 mph winds on Saturday, the National Weather Service (NWS) said. “This amount of snow will result in the passes needing to be closed for a period of time which will impact traffic getting to & from Los Angeles,” the NWS added.
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A war of words between the Russian warlord and Putin’s generals explodes into the open
A man who was jailed for 10 years for murder, after being overlooked initially, was hired by the Russian Ministry of Defense last year, a decade into his sentence, after having been recruited from his prison. Vladimir Osechkin, from prisoner rights group Gulagu.net, said the Ministry of Defense appeared to be luring recruits and convicts…
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California has rarely seen winter storms like the one that sent heavy snow
The US National Weather Service ( NWS) has warned of a “relentless parade of atmospheric rivers” over the next week, producing heavy rain and mountain snow. US Forest Service issued an advisory for the backcountry in the mountains west of Lake Tahoe where it said there would be “very dangerous” risk of accidents due to…
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More than 40 million people were affected by winter weather advisories from across the country
A large winter storm system blanketed mountain areas in western US before hitting the South, where the weather is expected to bring severe weather, with strong winds, hail and tornadoes. The Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota said that travel through the area will be almost impossible on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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The storm had a lot of snow, heavy rain, and possible tornadoes
A strong storm system is expected to bring up to 2 feet of new snow and strong winds to the US’ drought-parched western United States over the next week, the National Weather Service (NWS) said. “Strong winds could cause tree damage and lead to power outages and high waves on Lake Tahoe may capsize small…
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The US is in the grip of winter weather and dangerous cold.
A major winter storm and cold blast will impact nearly every state and bring what the National Weather service is calling a “once in a generation type event” that’ll cripple travel on some busiest travel days of the year. The heavy snow is expected to persist across New York and New England through Saturday, forecasters…
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Over one million customers lost power during the winter storm.
The US National Weather Service (NWS) has warned of life-threatening wind chills for millions as a storm strengthens, bringing with it more than a foot of snow. Officials said that travel will be “nearly impossible” on Tuesday and Wednesday. “Whiteout conditions are expected in the…time with travel becoming very difficult or impossible,” NWS added.
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In western New York, 37 people have died due to the winter storm.
A winter storm is expected to impact US’ Northern Plains region on Monday and Tuesday, the National Weather Service (NWS) office in North Dakota said. The office said travel through the area is almost impossible on Tuesday and Wednesday. The National Weather Service estimated that much of America was under some sort of winter weather…
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Southwest has canceled approximately 4,800 flights as its reduced schedule continues.
The US State Department has issued a statement saying that it is “concerned” about the mass flight cancellations by Southwest Airlines due to the winter storm in the country. “We’re working closely with state and local officials to assist them in any way we can,” it said. Over 3,700 flights were cancelled on Monday, with…
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A winter storm will impact nearly every state and cripple travel during the Christmas season.
A major winter storm with snow and freezing rain in the north and severe storms and tornadoes on the southern end is now threatening more severe weather as it treks east. The storm already has made for icy and dangerous conditions on key roadways in California. Travel in the area could be difficult Tuesday and…
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El Paso saw a surge in border crossings.
The cold weather in US’ Texas has made it difficult for migrants who haven’t turned themselves in to border agents or officials to find shelter, the US Department of Homeland Security said. At least 22,000 migrants are sleeping in shelters, on the streets and in makeshift encampments across Mexico’s border cities, city officials and advocates…
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It will be wet on the coast and an atmospheric river will target California on New Year’s Eve.
Several people have been evacuated in California, US after a powerful storm brought rain and snowfall to much of the state on New Year’s Day. “Additional rainfall amounts of 3-6 inches…with locally higher totals forecast for northern California will likely exacerbate flooding concerns over already saturated soil,” the National Weather Service warned. The storm could…
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Flooding and water rescues lead to power outages due to storm.
The US National Weather Service (NWS) has warned that additional rainfall amounts of 3 to six inches will likely exacerbate flooding concerns over already saturated soil over the coming weekend. About 60,000 homes and businesses in California are still in the dark from the storms that hit the state over the past two days.
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Heavy rain is expected this week in western US.
The National Weather Service (NWS) said a winter storm was in the works for California that could drop over aninch of rain in Sacramento area before moving south on Friday. The storm also forced residents of several small communities in northern California to evacuate their homes on New Year’s Eve as evacuation orders and warnings…
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There is a storm in California which could cause flooding and mudslides.
A winter storm has hit the US state of California with a winter storm warning in effect for the Sierra Nevada, where as much as five feet of snow is Possible. The National Weather Service said that the storm could drop over an inch of rain in the Sacramento area before moving south. At least…
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California was walloped with dangerous flooding and has forced water rescues andevacuations.
A “high impact storm” is expected to hit the US’ West coast on New Year’s Day, which could lead to flash floods in some areas. “The storm is moving into the western US and is expected to bring heavy rainfall, heavy snow and gusty winds,” the National Weather Service (NWS) said. There is a threat…
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The storm is expected to cause flooding and mud slides in California.
Flash flood warnings were issued for several parts of the US state of California after a weather phenomenon known as an atmospheric river dropped historic rain levels on San Francisco and other areas. The National Weather Service had said the storm could drop over an inch of rain in the Sacramento area before moving south.