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Southern California faces potential rain during the Rose Parade for the first time in two decades, prompting organizers to prepare for wet conditions, possible flooding, and safety concerns, while maintaining optimism that the parade will proceed as usual despite the weather.
Las Vegas, New Mexico, experienced a record-breaking snowstorm, receiving over 30 inches of snow, which is nearly eight times the average November snowfall. The unexpected storm led to road closures and power outages, but city crews are working to clear and melt the snow. Residents, while surprised, have shown resilience and community spirit, helping each other during the challenging weather. The city is preparing for future storms, with operations expected to return to normal by Tuesday.
Middle Georgia remains under a "weather warn day" for Friday, with a continued threat of severe storms, including the possibility of tornadoes. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a "slight risk" of severe thunderstorms for the region, with the main threats being strong, damaging winds, hail, and potential tornadoes. Residents are urged to stay alert and prepared, with the storms expected to develop during the morning and persist until the evening. It is advised to have multiple reliable ways to receive severe weather alerts and to stay updated through official channels.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to increase readiness levels at the State Operations Center in preparation for multiple severe weather threats, including strong winds, blowing snow, critical fire weather conditions, and severe thunderstorms. Various state agencies and resources are on standby to address road treatment, urban search and rescue, firefighting, medical assistance, environmental monitoring, power outage monitoring, and more. Texans in at-risk areas are advised to stay vigilant, monitor weather conditions, and follow guidance from local officials and emergency management personnel.