As a result of the dry weather, there have been a number of small brush fires breaking out over Central Florida. A storm system is expected to arrive on Thursday, which will cause the winds to increase up again. This is in addition to the dry brush and environment. Due to the presence of these...
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Strong Winds & Fire Risk Grip Tulsa: Gusts Up to 45 MPH Through Thursday
Eastern Oklahoma will experience strong winds and an increased risk of wildfires through Thursday, with gusts reaching up to 45 mph. A Wind Advisory remains in place until 7 p.m. Wednesday, while a Red Flag Warning is active until 1 p.m. due to dry conditions and high winds. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Tulsa...
Blizzard Hits Upper Midwest: Up to 10 Inches of Snow, 55 MPH Winds
A powerful winter storm is sweeping across southeast Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Wednesday, bringing blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall, and strong winds. Blizzard Warnings and Winter Storm Warnings remain in place, with hazardous travel expected throughout the day. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in La Crosse, the storm began as rain early Wednesday...
Deadly Storms Kill 39 as Tornadoes, Wildfires, and Dust Storms Ravage Multiple States
JACKSON, Missi. (DDN) – A powerful storm system that began Friday has left at least 39 people dead, destroying hundreds of homes and businesses as it moved across the central and southern United States. The storm triggered tornadoes, dust storms, and wildfires, leading to widespread destruction and loss of life. Tornadoes Leave Trails of Devastation...
Alabama Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain, Tornadoes, and Strong Winds Expected
Birmingham, Ala. (DDN) – A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WARNING is now in effect for the following counties until 4:30 a.m.: Fayette Walker Tuscaloosa A TORNADO WATCH has been issued until 10 a.m. for the following counties: Cullman Fayette Greene Lamar Marion Pickens Sumter Tuscaloosa Walker Winston WVTM 13 meteorologists are closely monitoring a significant weather event...
Phoenix to Hit Near 80°F Before Cooling Trend Begins Next Week; Residents Brace for Weather Shift
PHOENIX, Ari. (DDN) – After a pleasant, peaceful week of weather, changes are on the way for Arizona during the weekend and the next week. Today’s high in the Valley is expected to be 78 degrees, which is significantly higher than Phoenix’s average high of 70 degrees at this time. The skies will be generally sunny...
Storm System to Bring Substantial Rain to Bay Area, SoCal To Get Hit Hardest
SAN FRANCISCO, Cali. (DDN) – The calm weather that is predicted for the weekend won’t last long. Midway through next week, stormy conditions are expected to return, and while the Bay Area is expected to receive a significant amount of rain, Southern California may experience some of the most intense precipitation. A ridge of high pressure...
Frigid Temperatures Grip Metro Detroit: Water Main Breaks, School Closures, and Road Issues Persist
DDN – On Tuesday, the bitter cold continued to grip Metro Detroit and most of the state, resulting in water main breaks, road difficulties, and additional school closures. The National Weather Service issued a cold weather advisory for southeast Michigan until noon. Wednesday, as temperatures hovered in the single digits for the majority of Tuesday....
Michigan Schools Closed for Two Days as Freezing Temperatures and Wind Chill Pose Health Risks
Michigan (DDN) – Many Michigan school districts have canceled classes for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the expected harsh cold temperatures. Those choices can be difficult to make at times, and there are no hard and fast rules about how long it takes for someone to develop cold-related disease under specific settings, according to Dr. Jason...
Michigan’s Ice Storm Crisis: 8 Inches of Snow, Sub-zero Wind Chills, and Deadly Roads
DDN – Treacherous travel conditions, including blowing, windy snow resulting in reduced visibility and white-out conditions, will likely endure until Tuesday as Michigan remains under the grip of this ice blast. The freezing cold has caused sloppy roadways throughout the state, and the falling lake-effect snow is smaller due to the extreme cold. According to...