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The National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes, an EF-2 and an EF-1, in Greene County, Arkansas, causing significant damage to homes, trees, and power lines. Cleanup efforts are ongoing, and residents are advised to stay home and assess their damage. Further details on the storm are expected later.
Severe thunderstorms with high winds, heavy downpours, and possible tornadoes crossed through southeast Michigan, prompting NWS warnings and sheltering in place for lawmakers and Michigan State University. The storms could bring damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail up to 1 inch, with a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 7 p.m. Residents are advised to stay updated with live doppler radar and check power outage status.
Heavy rainfall is moving through Southern California, bringing potential flood warnings and dangerous conditions, with one to three inches of rain expected for low-elevation communities. Thunderstorms and flash flood warnings are possible, with the heavy rain likely to cause urban flooding. The Grapevine and other mountain areas could see up to three feet of snow, and higher elevations could receive even more.
A spring storm is expected to bring several inches of snow to Michigan, including Metro Detroit, on Friday, impacting the morning and evening commutes. Accumulations of 1-2 inches are likely in the Metro area, with greater amounts possible north of M-59. West Michigan may see snow totals exceeding 4 inches near and north of I-96, while Northern Lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula could also experience hazardous driving conditions due to snow.
The National Weather Service forecasts 2 to 5 inches of snow for Milwaukee late Thursday night and into Friday morning, with heavier snowfalls expected in northern parts of the state. The snow is attributed to a cold airmass and a low-pressure system drawing moisture from the Gulf of Mexico. The Friday morning commute is likely to be impacted, particularly in northern areas. Additionally, more snow is expected on Sunday, with a potential mix of rain and snow, before a mild reprieve with temperatures in the 40s early next week.
A suspected tornado touched down in Randolph County, Indiana, amid a tornado watch spanning seven states from Texas to Ohio. Nearly half of the structures in Selma, Indiana, have been damaged, with minor injuries reported. Initial reports of fatalities were later corrected by Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter, who stated that no fatalities had been confirmed.
A dangerous winter storm is impacting the Sierra Nevada mountains, with a blizzard warning in effect and the potential for up to 12 feet of snow. Nine states in the West have winter alerts due to heavy snow and gusty winds, with wind gusts reaching up to 167 mph. The storm has led to road closures, trapped vehicles, and ski resort closures. Heavy snow is expected to continue before tapering down on Sunday, with another round of snow forecasted for Monday. Additionally, a rare tornado hit Madera, California, causing damage but no injuries.
Snowfall totals varied across the Tri-State, with Waynesville, Ohio receiving over 5 inches, while Oxford, Ohio and Batesville, Indiana got 4 inches each. Lebanon and Mason received 3 inches, Cincinnati saw 2.3 inches, and Erlanger and Wilder in Northern Kentucky got 1.8 inches. Frigid temperatures and wind chills are expected to persist throughout the day, with high temperatures in the upper 20s and low 30s.
A weekend storm is expected to bring heavy rains to Santa Cruz County, with up to 4.5 inches in lower elevations and possibly over 7 inches in the Santa Cruz Mountains from Saturday afternoon to Monday afternoon. Wind gusts could reach 30-40 mph in lower elevations and up to 74 mph in the mountains, with potential for flooding in major waterways. The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning and flood watch, and residents in flood-prone areas can fill sandbags at designated locations. The wet start to the El Niño year aligns with historical trends of increased precipitation in the Central Coast and Bay Area during El Niño years.
Chicago is bracing for two rounds of winter weather, with snow, freezing rain, sleet, and icy accumulations expected to create potentially slick roads for morning and evening commutes. Winter weather advisories are in effect across the area, warning of hazardous travel conditions and ice accumulations of up to one-tenth of an inch. The Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation has deployed salt spreaders, and temperatures are expected to warm up into the 30s as the week progresses.
A brutal cold front is sweeping through the central and eastern U.S. this weekend, bringing sub-zero temperatures, snow showers, and dangerous wind chills. Several states, including Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, are expected to experience heavy snowfall, with some areas accumulating up to a foot of snow. The bitter cold has led to concerns for the unhoused, transportation issues, and health risks, with warnings issued for hazardous driving conditions and travel difficulties. Additionally, states across the Central Time zone and the Gulf Coast are facing dangerously low temperatures and freezing conditions, posing threats to crops, plumbing, and driving safety.
A winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow to Michigan, with more than a foot possible in some areas. Metro Detroit may receive 2-6 inches of snow, while West Michigan could see 8-18 inches, and Northern Lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula are under blizzard warnings with 10-30 inches of snow expected. Strong winds and heavy snow will create hazardous travel conditions, with power outages and whiteout conditions possible.
A winter storm warning has been issued for more than two dozen counties in Lower Michigan, with expectations of heavy snow and high winds leading to total snow accumulations of 5 to 14 inches and gusts as high as 50 mph. Travel is expected to become very difficult, impacting the Friday evening commute, and gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause power outages.
The Kansas City area is under a Winter Weather Advisory and Winter Storm Warning, with rain/sleet mix and light snow expected, leading to potential glazing on roads and bitterly cold temperatures. The Winter Storm Warning counties may see heavy snow accumulation and gusty winds. The area should prepare for sub-freezing weather and record cold temperatures over the next five days, with highs struggling in the single digits.
A winter storm is forecasted to bring heavy snow to most of Michigan this weekend, with up to a foot of snow possible in some areas. Winter storm watches have been issued for most of the state, and significant snowfall is expected in Metro Detroit, West Michigan, Northern Lower Michigan, and the Upper Peninsula. The storm may also bring strong winds, causing blowing and drifting snow, whiteout conditions, and hazardous travel.