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Gusty winds reaching up to 43 mph wreaked havoc at the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia, with sand pounding players and spectators, impacting scores and making for a challenging round 2. Despite the difficult conditions, the forecast is looking better for the finals, with winds expected to decrease and temperatures warming up.
Brutal winds at the Masters golf tournament led to a challenging second round, causing several big names including Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia, and Jordan Spieth to miss the cut, while others barely made it through. Only 14 players are under par after 36 holes, with American trio Max Homa, Bryson DeChambeau, and Scottie Scheffler leading. The windy conditions made the course "borderline unplayable," with players struggling to cope, but Tiger Woods managed to make the cut, extending his record-breaking streak to 24 consecutive cuts at the tournament.
The second round of the Masters at Augusta National was marked by windy and treacherous conditions, with only 14 players shooting par or better. Elite ball strikers like Max Homa, Bryson DeChambeau, and Scottie Scheffler managed to stay atop the leaderboard despite not breaking 70. Tiger Woods made the cut, while defending champion Jon Rahm and other top players struggled. Players described the course as as difficult as they've ever played it due to the challenging windy conditions.
The National Weather Service warns of potential severe weather in Michigan on Tuesday, with the possibility of thunderstorms, lightning, and winds gusting up to 60 mph, along with a small chance of isolated tornadoes. The main threat is expected to be straight-line winds and lightning strikes, with the afternoon and early evening posing the highest risk for severe weather. Residents are advised to stay weather-aware and prepare for potential power outages.
Extremely cold temperatures and windy conditions are expected to continue in South Carolina through the weekend, with temperatures feeling like the teens and even single digits in the Upstate and below zero in parts of the mountains. By Sunday, temperatures are expected to warm up into the 40s with sunshine. Looking ahead to next week, a warmup is expected with wetter-than-average conditions, bringing daytime highs near the 70s and the possibility of scattered showers from Tuesday through Friday.
Rain and windy conditions are expected throughout the day, with rain totals of around a half inch to three-quarters of an inch. The Laurel Highlands may experience a wintry mix of mostly rain, with temperatures in the mid to low 30s. Slick spots are possible in the Laurels, and a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until noon. A wind advisory will begin at noon for the Laurels and surrounding areas, with wind gusts potentially exceeding 50mph. Thanksgiving Day is expected to be dry and seasonal, with highs in the upper 40s. The next chance for rain comes on Sunday evening into Monday morning.
After days of warm temperatures, today felt cooler with temperatures in the 50s. Trick-or-treaters can expect calm weather this evening, but tomorrow will bring colder temperatures and gusty winds. A freeze watch is in effect for Wednesday night into Thursday morning, with temperatures dropping into the upper 20s and lower 30s. Some areas in northern West Virginia saw their first snow accumulation of the season.
A significant cold front is moving across Northwest Florida, bringing windy and chilly weather for Halloween. Temperatures will drop into the 50s and 60s, with lows in the 40s and 30s. Breezy conditions will make it feel even colder, and there is a possibility of a light freeze in some Alabama communities. The wind will also create fire danger. However, the weather is expected to improve for the NAS Pensacola Airshow on Friday and Saturday.
A cold front will bring much cooler temperatures and windy conditions to Minnesota on Wednesday, with highs mostly in the 60s and gusts up to 30 mph. Lingering clouds will be present in the east, while the west will see more sunshine. There may be a few lingering showers in northeast Minnesota. Air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive groups at times in western Minnesota, prompting an air quality alert that has been expanded west until 5 p.m. Wednesday. Temperatures will remain below normal on Thursday, but will gradually warm up by the weekend.
Rory McIlroy maintains his one-shot lead at the Scottish Open after shooting a 3-under 67 in challenging windy conditions. Despite missing some birdie putts, McIlroy remains confident and in a good position heading into the final day. Tom Kim trails behind in second place, while Tommy Fleetwood and Brian Harman are tied for third. The Sunday forecast predicts strong winds, which could potentially shake up the leaderboard.
A late-season winter storm is expected to hit parts of KELOLAND from Monday evening through Wednesday evening, with a winter storm watch in effect for a large majority of northern, east-central, and northeastern KELOLAND and a blizzard warning in effect for western and portions of southern KELOLAND. The storm will bring snow and windy conditions, potentially causing disruptive amounts of accumulating snow. The end of the week is expected to bring milder temperatures and quieter weather.
Four people were critically injured and one person sustained moderate injuries due to fallen trees in San Francisco amid windy conditions. Dangerous winds whipped San Francisco on Tuesday afternoon as an area of low pressure moved across the region. Isolated gusts in the city neared 50 mph, according to the National Weather Service.