Category: weather

Storm Cuts US Oil, Gas, Power Output, Sending Prices Higher

Frigid cold and blowing winds on Friday knocked out power and cut energy production across the United States, driving up heating and electricity prices as people prepared for holiday celebrations. Winter Storm Elliott brought sub-freezing temperatures and extreme weather alerts to about two-thirds of the United States, with cold and snow in some areas to…


More Than 800,000 Without Power in US From Winter Storms

More than 800,000 homes and businesses were without power in the eastern half of the United States and Texas as winter storms battered much of the country, according to data. U.S. utilities were working to restore power after the storms moved on from their service territories but some were still dealing with high winds. The…


Over Half a Million Without Power in US From Winter Storms

Over 500,000 homes and businesses were without power in the eastern half of the United States and Texas on Saturday as winter storms battered much of the country. U.S. utilities were working to restore power after the storms moved on from their service territories but some were still dealing with high winds. The greatest numbers…


More Than 800,000 Without Power in United States From Winter Storms

More than 800,000 homes and businesses were without power in the eastern half of the United States and Texas as winter storms battered much of the country, according to data. U.S. utilities were working to restore power after the storms moved on from their service territories but some were still dealing with high winds. The…


Wild Winter Storm Envelops US, Snarling Christmas Travel

MISSION, Kan.—A wild winter storm continued to envelop much of the United States on Saturday, bringing blinding blizzards, freezing rain, flooding, and life-threatening cold that created mayhem for those traveling for the Christmas holiday. The storm that arrived earlier in the week downed power lines, littered highways with piles of cars in deadly accidents, and…


Christmas Day to Mark Start of Australian Heat Wave

East coast Australians thinking about donning the ugly Christmas jumpers may want to think again as warm temperatures hit the capitals across the country. Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra are all expecting temperatures from the high-20 degrees Celsius to the low-30 degrees Celsius on Christmas Day. Across the country Adelaide, Perth and Hobart are expecting…


LIVE NOW: NTD Evening News (Dec. 23): 1.5M Without Power as Deadly Winter Storm Sweeps Across US; House Sends $1.7T Bill to Biden’s Desk

More than two-thirds of the U.S. population were under an extreme weather alert on Dec. 23 as a deep freeze enveloped much of the country. At least three people have died and over 1.5 million have been left without power. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have sent the $1.7 million government funding bill for 2023 to…


NTD Evening News (Dec. 23): 1.5 Million Without Power as Deadly Winter Storm Sweeps Across US; House Sends $1.7 Trillion Bill to Biden’s Desk

More than two-thirds of the U.S. population were under an extreme weather alert on Dec. 23 as a deep freeze enveloped much of the country. At least three people have died and over 1.5 million have been left without power. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have sent the $1.7 million government funding bill for 2023 to…


Environment Canada Warns of Once-in-Decade Storm as Ontario, Quebec Brace for Impact

A major winter storm bearing down on Ontario and Quebec cancelled flights, closed schools and threatened widespread power outages Friday, with an Environment Canada meteorologist warning of a possible once−in−a−decade weather event. Environment Canada predicted strong winds, heavy snowfall and possible flash freezing, issuing winter storm warnings for most of Ontario and Quebec. “We may…


Federal Agency Warns ‘Very Cold Arctic’ Temperatures to Hit Most of US During Christmas

A federal weather prediction agency said that temperatures this week will significantly drop due to a high-pressure system moving from Canada south across the United States. “Very cold Arctic air masses will envelop much of the central and eastern half of the nation during the two week period, including the busy holiday travel season,” the Climate…