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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for several counties in the Ozarks, including the Springfield area, from Sunday night to Monday noon, with accumulations of up to five inches of snow and hazardous conditions that could impact commutes.
A winter storm watch has been issued for parts of the Rochester region with total snow accumulations of 7 or more inches possible, and snowfall rates reaching 2 to 3 inches per hour at times. The advisory covers several counties, and hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. This alert follows record-breaking temperatures in the area, with a low pressure system bringing warm conditions before temperatures began to fall.
Swaths of severe weather swept across the Southeast on Sunday, bringing hail and reports of tornadoes in Florida and Georgia. Three tornadoes touched down in the area, and hail was reported in at least 10 Florida cities. Hazardous conditions are expected in parts of South Florida on Monday, with strong and severe storms still possible in areas including Miami, Naples, and Palm Beach. The National Weather Service is predicting thunderstorms, tumultuous marine conditions, rip currents, wind, and fog, with the strongest thunderstorms confined to extreme southern areas and the Atlantic waters.
Bitter cold is gripping large parts of the South, creating hazardous conditions for millions in a region not accustomed to freezing temperatures, with several states under wind chill advisories and freeze warnings as frigid temperatures are expected to continue into Sunday. The extreme cold has led to at least 19 weather-related deaths in Tennessee, water issues in Arkansas, and heavy snowfall turning into thick sheets of ice in the Nashville area, prompting school closures and advisories to stay off the roads.
A winter storm is expected to bring heavy, wet snow to eastern Nebraska and western Iowa on Monday, with most of the Omaha area likely to see 5 to 10 inches of snow. The storm will impact travel along Interstate 80 and Interstate 29, with hazardous conditions expected to continue into Tuesday morning due to blowing and drifting snow.
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for 36 counties in Michigan, with expectations of 6 or more inches of snow in the watch area. The storm is expected to bring heavy snow and gusty winds, making travel difficult and impacting commutes on Tuesday morning, Tuesday evening, and Wednesday morning. Southern Michigan may see a mix of rain and snow, while areas farther north could experience accumulations of at least 6 to 10 inches of snow. Winter weather advisories are likely to be issued for the rest of Lower Michigan, covering a burst of 2 to 4 inches of snow on Tuesday morning.
Meteorologist Josh Cozart warns that snow and freezing rain will be possible along mountain passes during Thanksgiving travel days, with early morning hours being particularly hazardous due to freezing overnight temperatures. While snow is not expected to accumulate, freezing rain could create icy roads in certain areas. However, conditions are expected to improve by Thanksgiving as temperatures rise above freezing.
A Chinese-owned biotech lab in Reedley, California, storing dangerous pathogens such as Covid, HIV, herpes, and malaria in unsafe conditions was raided and shut down. The lab also contained unlabeled chemicals, dead mice, and bootleg Covid and pregnancy tests. The Centers for Disease Control identified at least 20 potentially infectious agents in the lab. The building was leased by a Nevada firm, Prestige BioTech, whose president provided limited information about the facility. City officials have assured the public that the infectious agents have been destroyed and the site does not pose a public health threat.
The owner of an RV lot in Sylmar, Los Angeles, has been confronted by frustrated neighbors and charged with misdemeanors for parking RVs and maintaining trash. The lot has been causing hazardous conditions, with neighbors reporting human waste pouring into the streets and yards. The Sylmar Neighborhood Council held a community meeting where residents expressed their frustration, and a petition with over 100 signatures has been submitted. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced the launch of a task force to address the growing issue of RV homelessness and stated that the city is working to identify a safe parking location for the RVs. However, some neighbors argue that simply moving the RVs to another location will not solve the problem.
Hazardous sidewalks in St. Louis are costing taxpayers over $723,000 in the last five years due to injuries resulting from falls. Lawsuits have been filed against the city, claiming that they are responsible for maintaining safe sidewalks. The city offers a cost-sharing program for repairs, but residents have complained about backlogs. The city has set aside $6 million in federal funding to address the backlog. Despite the issue, city officials declined to comment on sidewalk repairs.
The smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused air conditions in Cleveland, Ohio to reach unprecedented levels, with air quality readings in the hazardous category. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that any reading between 200 and 300 is considered "very unhealthy," while readings above 300 are deemed hazardous. Experts recommend staying indoors with windows closed and house fans running to minimize exposure to the high levels of air particles.
An 8-year-old girl died and her 4-year-old brother is missing after being swept away in the Kings River in California, which was closed for recreational use due to hazardous spring weather conditions. The siblings, their mother, and her friend entered the water off the shore about a mile from Pine Flat Dam, and the current swept the children downstream. The body of the missing girl was found less than an hour into the search. The incident comes as authorities in Placer County were searching for two people swept away by the American River.