OHIO — A fast-moving system will bring strong winds, a wintry weather mix, and challenging travel conditions across much of the state from tonight into Wednesday. Meteorologists warn that wind gusts will range from 30 to 40 mph, with several regions, particularly central and western Ohio, likely experiencing gusts up to 45 mph. Widespread Wind…
COLORADO — A powerful storm system diving into the Rocky Mountains today is expected to generate extreme, damaging wind gusts ranging from 90 to 115 mph across the Colorado Front Range at elevations above 7,000 feet. Forecasters warn that this will be one of the most intense high-wind events of the season, with impacts likely…
WASHINGTON — Severe flooding in Lewis County led to multiple vehicles becoming submerged near Rush Road, Exit 72 on Interstate 5, prompting urgent safety warnings from authorities early Tuesday. The Washington State Patrol is asking drivers to avoid all high-water areas as conditions rapidly worsen. Floodwaters Cover Roadways Near I-5 Authorities reported that significant water…
WASHINGTON — A significant increase in both flooding and landslide danger is expected tonight across large portions of Washington and Oregon, as a powerful atmospheric river (AR) system pushes farther north, delivering heavy rainfall to already saturated terrain. Atmospheric River Shift Raises Immediate Risk Meteorologists report that the AR corridor will shift northward tonight, funneling…
WASHINGTON — An overnight mudslide caused a major section of hillside to collapse along Interstate 90 near North Bend, forcing early-morning eastbound closures and prompting safety evaluations as crews continue monitoring unstable terrain. Overnight Hillside Failure Sends Debris Toward I-90 According to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the slide occurred when a saturated…
WASHINGTON — A powerful second wave of atmospheric river moisture is expected to slam into Washington tonight and continue through Wednesday, setting the stage for widespread and potentially historic river flooding across the state. Forecasters warn that more than a dozen rivers are projected to reach major flood stage between Wednesday night and Thursday, with…
CALIFORNIA — Following a record-wet November across portions of Southern California and the Desert Southwest, weather patterns have taken a noticeable turn. Forecasters report that a dominant high-pressure ridge has shifted the storm track well to the north, leaving the Southwest in an extended stretch of quiet, dry conditions that is expected to last through…
ILLINOIS — A powerful surge of Arctic air — expected to be the coldest of the season so far for many regions — is set to sweep into the Midwest, Great Lakes, and Ohio Valley this upcoming weekend, sending temperatures plunging far below seasonal averages and delivering dangerous cold across a large portion of the…
WASHINGTON — Emergency officials are sounding alarms across northwest Washington as new forecasts show the Skagit River could reach historic flood levels between Thursday night and Friday morning, threatening communities from Concrete to Mount Vernon. Hydrologists warn that the incoming surge could exceed the region’s 1990 and 2003 record crests by as much as 4…
PACIFIC NORTHWEST — Residents across Washington and parts of Oregon are being urged to prepare for strong wind gusts on Wednesday, with forecasters warning of gusts reaching 45 to 55 mph in some areas. The system could lead to power outages, uprooted trees, and hazardous travel conditions, especially in regions already saturated from recent rainfall….