Tag: storm

Storms Cause Major Tornadoes, Flooding Around the South

JACKSON, Miss.—Residents in several towns across Louisiana and Mississippi took cover as tornado sirens blared late Tuesday, and forecasters warned of the threat of strong twisters capable of tracking long distances on the ground as a severe weather outbreak erupted in the Deep South. There were no immediate reports of severe damage or injuries as…


Biden Sending Federal Aid as New York Digs Out From Huge Snowstorm

BUFFALO, N.Y.—President Joe Biden is sending federal aid to western New York to help state and local authorities clean up from the massive storm that dumped as much as 6 feet (1.8 meters) of snow in western and northern New York, the White House announced Monday. The emergency declaration authorizes the Department of Homeland Security…


Buffalo, Western New York Brace for Potentially Dangerous Storm

BUFFALO, N.Y.—New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency starting Thursday in parts of western New York ahead of a potentially dangerous bout of lake-effect snow. The National Weather Service forecast up to 4 feet (1.2 meters) of snow or more through Sunday that “may paralyze” the hardest-hit communities, including Buffalo, with periods…


1st Winter Storm of Season Rolling Through Montana, Dakotas

FARGO, N.D.—The first winter storm of the season to blast off from the Rockies was unloading its energy Thursday primarily in North Dakota, where it could dump up to 18 inches of snow and kick up winds as high as 50 mph. The system started with a round of freezing drizzle that made driving tricky…


US Airlines Cancel 1,220 Flights as Tropical Storm Nicole Makes Landfall in Florida

Airlines in the United States canceled 1,220 flights on early Thursday as tropical storm Nicole made landfall in the east coast of Florida, disrupting flight schedules and forcing airports in the region to shut. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines Group, and Southwest Airlines canceled more than 100 flights each, while United Airlines called off 73…


California Hit by Rain, Snow, Tornado on Election Day

LOS ANGELES—A powerful storm pounded California with rain and snow Tuesday, leaving one person dead and two others missing after they were swept away by floodwaters in a canal, while a tornado touched down in Sacramento County. The National Weather Service said the tornado touched down at 1:40 p.m. a few miles outside the town…


Tropical Storm Nicole Churns Toward Bahamas, Florida

MIAMI—Tropical Storm Nicole churned toward the northwestern Bahamas and Florida’s Atlantic coastline on Tuesday, gradually gaining strength as it neared hurricane strength, forecasters said. Nicole reached 70 mph (110 kph) late Tuesday, just shy of the 74 mph (119 kph) to become a Category 1 hurricane. A range of warnings and watches remain in place….


Flood, Gale Advisories Issued for Storm in Orange County

Orange County was bracing for possible mountain flooding, gale winds, and heavy rains as voters head to the polls for midterm elections Nov. 8. A winter storm rolled into the region on Monday with light rain but was expected to bring heavy rainfall overnight, soaking the Santa Ana Mountains with about two to four inches,…


Storm Brings Rain and Possible Snow to SoCal

LOS ANGELES—Rain soaked many parts of Southern California Nov. 2, even flooding streets in isolated areas with brief downpours, while also driving down temperatures that could bring snow to mountain areas before the storm system moves out of the area. “A cool and brisk day is on tap today [Wednesday] as a cold low-pressure system…


Caribbean Storm Lisa Headed for Belize to Become Hurricane

MEXICO CITY—Tropical Storm Lisa will become a hurricane overnight, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecast on Tuesday, as the churning weather system is likely to provoke “life-threatening” storm surges in Belize, Honduras, and parts of Mexico. Lisa is expected to “rapidly intensify” into a hurricane before passing over Honduras’ Bay Islands early Wednesday and…