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Chicago is under a Red Flag Warning through Wednesday night due to warm temperatures and gusty winds—up to 45 mph—that raise the fire risk. Any grass or brush fires could spread quickly; highs will reach the upper 60s, with a wind advisory for areas north and northwest of the city, and the highest risk along and west of Fox Valley and I-55.
The National Weather Service expanded a winter storm watch to metro Atlanta for this weekend, with up to 3 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 35 mph expected. bitter cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills are also on the way, potentially making roads slick and delaying travel. Snowfall will vary by location, with eastern and northern Georgia likely to see more, and this marks a second weekend of winter weather in the state.
A weekend winter storm dumped record snowfall across the U.S., with 19 states recording more than 15 inches in 72 hours; the heaviest totals included 31 inches at Bonito Lake, NM, according to the National Weather Service, triggering widespread power outages and travel disruptions.
As the massive winter storm moves on, dangerous, record-setting cold could persist for days across the northern U.S., with forecasts showing a week or more of freezing temperatures, travel hazards from ice, and potential power outages; cold alerts cover about 210 million people as forecasters warn of continued severe conditions and a new storm system potentially forming.
A large winter storm sweeping from the Southwest to the Mid-Atlantic could trigger widespread travel disruptions and freezing conditions, with officials warning that long-lasting power outages may stress grids and utilities even as authorities claim improved preparedness for snow and ice.
A broad winter storm is forecast to bring snow, ice, and bitter cold to large parts of the U.S. over 72 hours, with a live map updating regional snowfall totals using National Weather Service data.
A winter storm tracking northward is bringing higher snowfall to the Kansas City area, with 8–9 inches expected along I-70, and 11–12 inches farther south; north of KC, 6–8 inches between I-70 and US-36 and under 4 inches farther north. Snow should begin late Friday night, arrive metro-wide between midnight and 3 a.m. Saturday, with heaviest snowfall Saturday morning; winds 20–25 mph, gusts to 30 mph, and blowing snow could reduce visibility. The system may linger into Sunday morning, while dangerously cold wind chills below zero are forecast for more than 48 hours. Start time uncertainties of 2–3 hours could shift totals.
Forecasters with the National Weather Service project 8–12 inches of snow across southwest Pennsylvania, including the Pittsburgh metro, this weekend, with a Winter Storm Watch in effect Saturday evening through Monday afternoon as two low-pressure systems track along the Atlantic coast; earlier estimates of 16–19 inches have narrowed. Expect bitter cold with wind chills around -10 to -15 F, so travelers should stock emergency supplies and plan ahead for travel, as a Winter Storm Warning could be issued if forecasts firm up.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore declared a State of Preparedness to coordinate state agencies ahead of a potentially hazardous winter storm bringing snow and ice, urging residents to monitor forecasts, prepare emergency kits, and limit travel as the Maryland National Guard prepositions assets and officials coordinate with the National Weather Service.
Forecasters warn of a wintry storm heading for central North Carolina this weekend, with Raleigh-area snow totals potentially ranging from a few inches to as much as 8 inches and a wintry mix of freezing rain possible; the National Weather Service cautioned of moderate impacts (50%–60%), while forecasts from major outlets vary on exact amounts; temperatures are expected to dip into the 20s by the weekend, with teens at night.
A new experimental forecast map from the National Weather Service shows Michigan could see significant lake-effect snow, with some areas in the Upper Peninsula already under Winter Storm Warnings for up to a foot of snow, and other regions expecting several inches through Monday.
The Trump administration is reducing the US government's disaster preparedness and weather forecasting capabilities through staff reductions, budget cuts, and closures of key research labs, which experts warn could impair the country's ability to respond to extreme weather events amid a warming planet.
The article examines the tragic flooding in Texas's Kerr County, highlighting concerns over whether local officials effectively responded to early warnings from the National Weather Service, amidst broader issues of disaster preparedness and response failures in recent US disasters like wildfires in Maui and fires in Los Angeles, raising questions about government accountability and communication during emergencies.
Neil Jacobs, President Trump's nominee to lead NOAA, aims to restore the U.S. as a global leader in weather forecasting through new technology and industry partnerships, amid ongoing debates over staffing, funding cuts, and the agency's performance during recent disasters.
The article examines the complex factors behind the Texas flood disaster, highlighting the role of staffing shortages at the National Weather Service, the impact of federal budget cuts, and the influence of climate change, while emphasizing the importance of careful interpretation of information and the challenges in disaster prediction and response.