AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott received a briefing and held a press conference at the Alternate State Operations Center ahead of severe winter weather expected to impact the state of Texas this week. The Governor is expected to be joined by representatives from the Texas Division of Emergency Management, ERCOT, Public Utility Commission of
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist As the second winter storm in less than a week sets up across the country, 21 states are gearing up for a blast of winter precipitation and dangerously cold temperatures. More than 90 million people are currently under winter weather alerts stretching from the Rockies to New England — over
Continue ReadingWinter weather alerts are already in place for millions of Americans as another storm system approaches, bringing with it the threat of heavy rain, snow, and ice. CNN meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the forecast.
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Good Tuesday morning everyone, enjoy the cloudy skies and warm temperatures because big changes are headed our way Wednesday. This afternoon a surface low will produce breezy winds with high temperatures reaching the mid-60s. Wednesday’s forecast will feature a 30 percent chance for scattered showers with afternoon highs climbing to the upper 50s. Late Wednesday
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I am tracking a significant winter storm to hit the area late Wednesday and Thursday with much colder air along with some snow. The best chance for snow will arrive Thursday with some accumulation expected at this point. El Paso could see around 1-2″ possible at this time but this is an early snowfall total
Continue ReadingBy Caitlin Kaiser and Judson Jones, CNN Two new world records for megaflashes of lightning have been recorded by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), including one for longest distance of a singular flash in North America and one for longest duration in South America. “A mega-flash is a really, really big lightning flash,” Randall Cerveny,
Continue ReadingBy Rachel Ramirez, CNN The United States is already spending tens of billions of dollars a year on flood damage as hurricanes get more intense, sea level rises along the coasts and extreme weather becomes more frequent. And a new study suggests that not only is flooding going to cost the US even more in
Continue ReadingAfter a powerful nor’easter brought heavy snowfall and high winds to the East Coast, another big storm could impact the Central and Eastern US. CNN meteorologist Pedram Javaheri has the forecast.
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Gray, CNN meteorologist ‘Tis the season for winter storms to line up like parade floats at Mardi Gras. Last week’s storm would have won the prize for a winter wonderland float and this week’s storm would be topped with icicles. The historic blizzard which slammed the Northeast and New England last weekend dumped
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Good morning! I hope you had a great weekend. The weather will be great for the start of the week with temperatures climbing to the 60s. An ABC-7 First Alert is in place because late Wednesday we will see increased rain chances and snow in the higher elevations. Thursday morning will be cold with most
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Good morning! I hope you had a great weekend. The weather will be great for the start of the week with temperatures climbing to the 60s. An ABC-7 First Alert is in place because late Wednesday we will see increased rain chances and snow in the higher elevations. Thursday morning will be cold with most
Continue ReadingBy Travis Caldwell and Robert Shackelford, CNN The Northeast continues to face dangerous cold Monday as it digs out of record snow from a bomb cyclone storm that sapped power to more 100,000 customers in Massachusetts alone and canceled some 5,000 US flights. Highs across New England and parts of the Mid-Atlantic are expected to
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Hello all and happy Sunday. Monday and Tuesday will be mostly nice with temperatures a few degrees above average. On Monday, expect increasing cloud to move into the area. Tuesday evening, we could see some showers and mountain snow showers to move across the area, but that is just a preview of what is to
Continue ReadingBy Aya Elamroussi and Holly Yan, CNN The nor’easter that dumped record snowfall in parts of the East Coast has left treacherous wind chills and thousands of people without power. “An East Coast blizzard dropped one to over 2 feet of snow along the coast. Now, cold weather will hold a grip on the Mid-Atlantic
Continue ReadingVideos from coastal New England show flooding and blizzard conditions as a nor’easter continues to pummel the region.
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Hello all, many changes are coming, starting off with our weather tomorrow. There is a chance that some of us will see some light rain tomorrow, and some snow for the mountains! Winds will be breezy tomorrow, and temps will top out in the upper 50s, low 60s. Monday and Tuesday are expected to be
Continue ReadingBy Jason Hanna, Aya Elamroussi and Christina Maxouris, CNN Much of the East Coast was covered with a thick blanket of snow Saturday night, with several areas reporting record snowfall totals, and officials across the region urged residents to stay put as the fierce nor’easter made its way through the country’s northeastern tip. Across the
Continue ReadingThe nor’easter churning along the East Coast has brought a dangerous mix of heavy snow and fierce winds for parts of the country. CNN meteorologist Gene Norman has the latest.
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CNN’s Brian Todd is in Atlantic City, New Jersey, to show the impacts of a dangerous Nor’easter that is threatening blizzard conditions and coastal flooding.
Continue ReadingCNN’s Brian Todd is in Atlantic City, New Jersey, to show the impacts of a dangerous Nor’easter that is threatening blizzard conditions and coastal flooding.
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Temps will start off very cold Saturday then warm to the mid 50’s with a good amount of sunshine – only some high clouds. A little disturbance moves in Sunday and gives us a 10% of some light rain in spots. Follow Doppler Dave on twitter @Dopplerdaves
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Good Morning, It was a very windy start to the morning but the strongest winds are behind us. The cold front that moved in ushered in colder air and dry conditions. Sunny skies and calm winds will prevail for the remainder of the day. Afternoon high temperatures will only reach the upper 40s. The weekend
Continue ReadingBy CNN Weather staff A major nor’easter is set to move up the US East Coast and bring significant impacts to cities this weekend, beginning Friday evening. Here is a look at when the storm is expected to hit certain cities and for how long: Portland, Maine: Blizzard warning in effect from 7 a.m. Saturday
Continue ReadingBy Aya Elamroussi, CNN A weekend nor’easter that’s forming off the coast of the Carolinas Friday night will likely quickly strengthen as it begins making its way up the East Coast overnight into Saturday. The storm is threatening the region with heavy snow and vicious winds, a dangerous combination that could knock out power for
Continue ReadingBlizzard warnings have been issued for parts of the northeast coast. New York City and Philadelphia are now under a winter storm warning. CNN meteorologist Tom Sater shows who will see the biggest impacts.
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Much colder air will arrive Friday AM with gusty winds for the west side of the mountains to cause wind chills in the upper teens and low 20s. The winds will gradually ease after 6 am. Temps will only reach the upper 40’s and low 50’s with lots of sunshine. The weekend looks good as
Continue ReadingBy Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist You’ve probably heard rumblings or seen our headlines about the bomb cyclone hitting the Northeast with feet of snow and blizzard conditions. It’s still happening Friday night through Saturday night — and much more likely in places like Boston. It could also cause problems in New York City, where this
Continue ReadingThe jury is still out on the specifics of this weekend’s nor’easter. CNN meteorologist Chad Myers explains why and what we do know.
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An ABC-7 First Alert is in effect for tonight and tomorrow morning. Today will be a quiet day but the weather becomes active tonight as a cold front dives into the area. Winds will increase to 40+ mph strongest along the west slopes. The afternoon highs on Friday will only reach the upper 40s. This
Continue ReadingBy Aya Elamroussi, CNN Heavy snow and strong winds are expected to slam some metro areas in the Northeast this weekend, with millions already under winter storm watches. Forecasters predict eastern Massachusetts, including Boston, and Rhode Island will see 12 to 24 inches of snow that could begin falling late Friday through the day Saturday,
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