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Yahoo
25-03-2025
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Third straight weekend of severe weather looms for millions across central, southern US
Areas devastated by deadly tornado outbreaks earlier this month will be on alert this weekend. The strengthening system could produce damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes. Severe weather is possible from the Gulf Coast to the Ohio Valley on Sunday and from the Southeast to mid-Atlantic on Monday. It's been an extremely active month when it comes to severe weather, and unfortunately, that trend is likely to continue as we head into the final weekend of March. So far, the FOX Forecast Center said there have been more than 2,000 severe weather reports this month, including more than 100 confirmed tornadoes during deadly severe weather outbreaks. How To Watch Fox Weather "As we take a look at the beginning of severe weather season, it started with a bang, right?" FOX Weather Meteorologist Craig Herrera said. "We've already seen a slew of deadly tornadoes crop up. And this month, it's not even over yet." More than 40 people were killed nearly two weeks ago as a monster storm system swept across the U.s., producing tornadoes, dust storms, blizzard conditions and wildfires. Thunderstorms packing vivid lightning and hurricane-force winds knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of utility customers, and communities from the Plains to the Southeast are still working to remove debris and begin the recovery process. Before that, millions of people were impacted by severe weather that blasted across the same areas. Some Mardi Gras celebrations in the New Orleans area were forced to be postponed due to the threat, and damage was reported in Texas and Oklahoma. Deaths were also reported in Mississippi due to the severe weather outbreak. How Public Safety Officials Notify You During Severe Weather Emergencies The FOX Forecast Center is now monitoring the potential for another multiday severe weather threat as we close out March this weekend. Forecasters say the developing storm system is expected to move into the Plains by late Saturday and strengthen as it tracks off to the east during the overnight hours. By Sunday, the system will keep getting stronger and will likely bring the threat of severe weather across a large portion of the U.S. stretching from the Gulf Coast to the Ohio Valley and southern Great Lakes region. More than 40 million people will need to prepare for the possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms in major cities across the region, including Birmingham in Alabama, Little Rock in Arkansas, Nashville and Memphis in Tennessee, St. Louis in Missouri and Indianapolis in Indiana. The forecast is still several days away, and the forecast will continue to be updated as we get closer to the weekend. However, it appears that the system will be capable of producing large hail, damaging wind gusts and tornadoes over a very large area of the nation. Buzzwords You Could Hear During Severe Weather The threat will then shift to the East Coast from the Southeast to mid-Atlantic on Monday, putting about 28 million people on alert for possible severe weather. The threat zone includes major cities like Atlanta in Georgia and Charlotte and Raleigh in North Carolina. Be sure to download the free FOX Weather app and enable notifications to be alerted if there are changes to the article source: Third straight weekend of severe weather looms for millions across central, southern US
Yahoo
24-03-2025
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Phoenix to Seattle faces record heat as 235 million surge above average in West while cold air returns to East
PHOENIX – A stark temperature divide splits the U.s. this week with record-breaking heat and dryness scorching the West while the East grapples with cold and unsettled conditions. "We've got a lot of warm conditions starting to pick up," FOX Weather Meteorologist Craig Herrera said. "In fact, that warmth is spreading not only from portions of West Texas but all across the West." The FOX Forecast Center said a ridge of high pressure is expected to build by Tuesday, as some 235 million Americans will experience warmer-than-average temperatures with a surge of 10-20 degrees above typical levels. How To Watch Fox Weather Record-high temperatures are also likely for many major cities through Wednesday. This includes areas such as Phoenix, which could be flirting with 100 degrees. Seattle could also see record-high temperatures on Tuesday. The FOX Forecast Center said cooler temperatures across the Northeast are on the opposite side of this large ridge of high pressure. After a beautiful weekend with highs in the 60s for areas like New York City, near- or below-average temperatures will return, along with a more active pattern, by midweek. Download The Free Fox Weather App Not only is the weather pattern bringing the heat, but it will also serve as a much-needed break for severe storms in the Plains, Midwest and South – for now. The FOX Forecast Center said the large ridge responsible for building the heat will block systems from exiting the Rockies. Systems will have to go over the ridge and dip south, which is not favorable for severe article source: Phoenix to Seattle faces record heat as 235 million surge above average in West while cold air returns to East
Yahoo
20-03-2025
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Florida wildfire closes 18-Mile Stretch of US1 again for third straight day, severing link to Keys
MIAMI - A raging wildfire has once again forced the closure of Florida's busy 18-Mile Stretch that provides the main link to the Florida Keys. It's the third straight day the main road has been shut down, creating a renewed headache for traffic attempting to get to or from the keys. The fire has been burning in the southern Miaimi-Dade County area near the highway and ballooned to 22,000 acres on Thursday while only remaining 20% contained, according to the Florida Forest Service. But nearly the entire eastern half of the Florida Peninsula is on alert for wildfires Thursday, prompting officials to urge residents once again to avoid outdoor burning. How To Watch Fox Weather A video shared by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue shows crews driving through the flames and smoke during the emergency response, as well as helicopters battling the fire from above. Officials had warned residents in the region that smoke could drift into neighborhoods, leading to air quality issues. Download The Free Fox Weather App "It's also spring break for many people across the country," FOX Weather Meteorologist Craig Herrera said. "And many people go to this part of the country for spring break. So, whether you live there or you're visiting, you know that this is a concern (Thursday)." The 18-Mile Stretch was only closed for less than an hour on Wednesday but faced a several-hour closure on Tuesday. Officials have no estimate when the road is expected to reopen Thursday. NOAA's Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has focused an elevated or critical wildfire risk on most of the eastern half of the Florida Peninsula, including millions of people from Orlando to Melbourne and southward through West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami. In tandem, Fire Weather Warnings are in effect for several counties along Florida's east coast from the Daytona Beach area south along Interstate 95 into Miami. The FOX Forecast Center said a cold front associated with a powerful storm that brought blizzard conditions to the Plains and severe weather to the Midwest and Great Lakes on Wednesday will see strong winds and low relative humidity out ahead of it. And with the lack of precipitation and the Sunshine State experiencing some drought conditions, that would allow for wildfires to quickly spread if one was to article source: Florida wildfire closes 18-Mile Stretch of US1 again for third straight day, severing link to Keys
