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More storms are on the way, so the West and Northeast are bracing for snow
The US National Weather Service (NWS) on Monday said areas of California that rarely see snow could get significant snowfall starting Thursday. “Much like end of 2022 storm, this will be a strong windevent along with moderate to heavy rainfall,” the weather service said. The state officials said that as the storm marches towards California,…
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This week, most of California could experience flooding
The parade of storms that has struck California in recent months has dropped over 30 trillion gallons of water on the state, refilling reservoirs that had sat empty for years. The widespread rain, mountain snow and strong winds across parts of central and Southern California will continue Wednesday and will gradually clear up Thursday, said…
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That’s so unusual because of the tornado
A tornado touched down on Wednesday in the US’ Los Angeles metro area, damaging 17 buildings and uprooting a tree. “The intensity of the microcell that touched down was very strong,” National Weather Service (NWS) said. The tornado was one of the strongest to hit the Los Angeles metro area since March 1983, according to…
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Climate change can lead to flooding in the Mississippi River Basin
An analysis of 50 years’ worth of National Weather Service data by the Mississippi River basin’s Ag & Water Desk has revealed that parts of the region are getting up to eight more inches of rain every year than they were 50 years ago. The river basin is one of the worst flood-prone areas in…
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More snow, ice and snowstorms are predicted in the upcoming months, with nearly one million power outages reported during winter storms
The US is set to witness severe cold and heavy snow this week that’ll impose “life-threatening conditions”, authorities have warned. Parts of Minnesota are likely to receive 5 to 9 inches of snow, the National Weather Service said. New Hampshire could receive up to 2 inches of snow, while a winter storm warning has been…
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The north of the US is recovering from winter storms
The US National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for several parts of the western US as a powerful storm system is expected to bring rain and mountain snow in the region. This comes amid the worst snowstorm in California since March 2017. Over 115,000 customers are without power in California as a…
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There is a big winter storm in the US that makes holiday travel dangerous
The US has issued a winter weather advisory for parts of the state of California, where several feet of snow is expected in the mountains. The advisory warns that travel through the region will be “almost impossible” on Tuesday and Wednesday. The National Weather Service said that conditions are expected to remain frigid and hazardous…
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A dangerous storm causes travel disruptions and knocks out power
A winter storm bringing the threat of ice, sleet and snow Tuesday to parts of the South and central US has prompted officials to close roads and schools as they urge people to avoid travelling in dangerous conditions. The National Weather Service said travel through the area will be nearly impossible Tuesday and Wednesday, and…
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The storm made it into the central US after walloping California with flooding
A winter storm warning is in effect until 4 am today in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, where National Weather Service warned travel could be very difficult to impossible. The storm could drop over an inches of rain in the Sacramento area before moving south, said Weather service meteorologist Courtney Carpenter. Another round of heavy showers…
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There are more warnings of storms, such as storms and tornadoes
At least three people have died and more than a dozen others have been injured after tornadoes struck several areas of the US on Monday, officials said. The tornadoes were triggered by a large storm system that blew through the US on Friday, National Weather Service reported. The tornadoes also damaged or destroyed several homes…
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There is a series of atmospheric river events continuing in California, with more extreme weather on the way
A flash flood warning was issued by the US National Weather Service on Friday after a bout of heavy rain caused some Los Angeles-area roads to turn into rivers. Another round of heavy showers was also forecast for Southern California on Tuesday or Wednesday, the National Weather Service’s Los Angeles-area office said.
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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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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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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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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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A massive winter storm is hitting the country, making travel hazardous
A winter weather advisory has been issued across parts of US’ New York state and central New England for Thursday and Friday due to heavy snowfall rates. The passes need to be closed for a period of time, the National Weather Service said. “Very heavy snowfall rates reaching 1 to 2 inches/hour will be likely,”…
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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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A winter storm is going to cripple travel and impact nearly every state.
A 200-mile stretch of Interstate 90 across western South Dakota was closed on Tuesday morning due to “freezing rain, heavy snow, and high winds”, the state’s Department of Transportation said. The travel through the area will be near impossible on Tuesday and Wednesday and possibly even Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
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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…