Extreme weather dominates across the U.S
NEWS Forecast of a Lake Effect Snowstorm in Buffalo, South Dakota: Why it’s gonna happen at the Collier’s Cold War
The temperatures are expected to reach the single digits in Kansas City, where the Chiefs will host the Dolphins in the first round of the playoffs. The NWS forecasts a lake effect snow storm in Buffalo where the Bills will play on Sunday afternoon.
“The climate is changing, and our emergency plans need to change too so that we can prepare,” said Billy Callis, a spokesman for Austin’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. As the strong cold front intensifies, cities like Austin are creating guides and emergency kit checklists to prepare, as there is increased risk for frostbite and hypothermia.
In the South, there are currently severe storms capable of creating damaging winds and tornadoes according to the National Weather Service. There are wind levels that can reach 75 mph.
“We call it ‘life-threatening’ for a reason. Temperatures of this magnitude will cause harm if caught outdoors unprepared,” the NWS office in St. Louis warned. “Don’t take it lightly.” It’s rare for a cold like this to happen in this length.
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The presidential caucus is on Monday in Iowa but the storm may affect turnout. Travelers were warned by the Iowa Department of transportation to stay off the roads due to the snow.
The National Weather Service in Chicago said bitterly cold temperatures and wind chills are expected Saturday night through Tuesday night. As snow will fall at rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour, the NWS asked people to consider postponing travel Friday morning.
As of Friday, over a thousand flights were canceled out of Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway airports due to the extreme conditions of the storm.
The National Weather Service has advisories, watches, or warnings in place in every state, as the severe weather impacts of the winter storms are expected to stretch to much of the country.
Record-low temperatures and “life-threatening” levels of cold are projected across the U.S. through this weekend in the first significant Arctic outbreak of the winter, the National Weather Service says.
A flood watch is in effect for parts of northern California. Between 2 to 4 inches of rain is expected in the coastal plans and valleys while between 5 and 8 inches of rain is expected in higher elevations. The downpour may produce minor flooding and mudslides.
Forecasters say the combination of heavy snow and strong winds may also trigger avalanches near mountains in Colorado. There’s a watch for the snow until Monday night.
Meanwhile, in northwest Oregon, freezing rain is forecast to intensify and affect more areas on Saturday, which could cause tree and power line damage.
After blizzard conditions on Friday night, Idaho will continue to experience snowfall on Saturday. Forecasters say there is a 20% chance that this storm will produce more than 10 inches of snow in Boise.
Snow will likely arrive in Nashville on late Sunday through Tuesday, with the heaviest snowfall occurring on Monday. Between 2 to 4 inches is forecast for the music city. That snow is not expected to melt until at least Thursday.
northern Mississippi will be hit with a bitter cold starting Sunday night and lasting through Wednesday. Exposure to the low temperatures may result in frostbite or Hypoidy according to the NWS. Pipes exposed to the cold may also be risk of damage.
It’s going to be brutal cold in Arkansas through the week, with Saturday being the warmest day so far and Tuesday bringing the lowest temperature. The state is predicted to see half a foot of snow this weekend. The real danger is on Tuesday with temperatures as low as -2 The temperature was in parts of northern Arkansas. It is advised to keep a spare generator at home, as the NWS warns about the risk of frostbite.
The Associated Press reports that PowerOutage.us predicts an excess of 300,000 power losses by Saturday afternoon and expected temperatures in Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut
As of Saturday afternoon, some 350,000 customers were without power across several states, according to PowerOutage.us. In Michigan, there was the biggest share of power losses. Several states were also without power, including Wisconsin, Oregon and New York.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis postponed four events on Friday after campaigning in-person north of Des Moines earlier that day, according to The Associated Press. Meanwhile, both former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and former President Donald Trump pivoted their Iowa events online on Friday. Donald Trump made a video to Iowa voters in which he promised to get to the state by Saturday night.
Up to 2.5 feet of flooding could happen in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. Roads, parking lots, cars and buildings with basements are at risk of being flooded, the National Weather Service said.
There is expected to be knee-high snow and strong winds in upstate New York and Vermont. Across Oswego, Watertown and Lowville in New York, between 1 to 3 feet of snow is expected to accumulate. The Vermont cities of South Colton and Star Lake will likely see between 6 to 18 inches of snow.
North and central Texas will see temperatures fall significantly below freezing, with some parts of northwest Texas bound for single digits. There’s a chance of “life threatening” cold temperatures in many counties from Saturday night to Sunday morning.
