ABC News
"Flooding threatens millions from New Mexico to Michigan as record heat warms South"
1 OCTOBER 2019
Eleven states are under flood and flash flood alerts Tuesday morning.
A cold front combined with tropical moisture from the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico will bring rounds of heavy rain and the threat of flash flooding from New Mexico to Michigan Tuesday and Wednesday.
There has already been flash flooding in southeastern New Mexico near Carlsbad, where some people got stuck in their vehicles in the flood waters and had to be rescued.
Just south of Duluth, Minnesota, roads have been under water with some rivers nearing record flood stage due to numerous rounds of heavy rain in the last 24 hours.
In the next 48 hours, some areas could see more than 4 inches of additional rain, as flooding and flash flooding remains in the forecast.
Meanwhile, numerous record highs were broken Monday from the Deep South all the way to the Midwest.
Among the records, Indianapolis reached 92 degrees, Cincinnati hit 94, Atlanta reached 96 and Macon, Georgia, hit 100 -- while in Alabama, Birmingham and Montgomery both reached 98.
More record heat is expected Tuesday and with humidity the temperature will feel like 100 degrees or even more in some areas.
The record heat will move to the East Coast on Wednesday, with actual temperatures into the mid to upper 90s for the Mid-Atlantic states, and temperatures close to 90 degrees possible in New York City and Philadelphia.
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MARKETWATCH
"Hurricane Lorenzo could slam Portugal’s Azores islands with 70-foot waves"
By Associated Press
Published: Oct 1, 2019 4:20 p.m. ET
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Waves up to 22 meters (72 feet) high and hurricane wind gusts over 200 kilometers per hour (124 mph) are forecast for parts of the Azores islands as Hurricane Lorenzo bears down on the Atlantic Ocean archipelago.
The Category 2 hurricane is expected to hit the Portuguese islands Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami issued hurricane warnings for seven of the Azores’ nine volcanic islands and a tropical storm warning for the other two.
The remote islands are home to about 250,000 people.
Authorities in the Azores have placed the two westernmost islands, Flores and Corvo, on red alert from midnight through noon Wednesday.
Besides high winds and rough seas, the islands are forecast to be drenched by torrential rains.
The five central islands are on red alert for high swells on Wednesday.
The Azores regional government sent crews out to clear drainage systems during calm daytime weather Tuesday and told residents to prepare their homes.
It also canceled Wednesday classes at schools and told government workers to stay home, except for emergency services.
Some residents boarded up their doorways against flooding.
Lorenzo was previously a Category 5 hurricane, the strongest storm ever observed so far north and east in the Atlantic basin.
The Portuguese weather agency expects Lorenzo to weaken to a Category 1 hurricane on Wednesday as it heads northeast.
Severe weather conditions are not uncommon in the exposed island chain, although hurricanes usually wind down by the time they reach the area’s cooler waters.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center forecasts large swells around the North Atlantic basin in the coming days due to Lorenzo, producing life-threatening surf and riptide conditions.
It predicts that Lorenzo will be slow to weaken but probably will be below hurricane strength as it approaches Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Lorenzo is expected to dissipate at the end of the week.
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"Hurricane Lorenzo could slam Portugal’s Azores islands with 70-foot waves"
By Associated Press
Published: Oct 1, 2019 4:20 p.m. ET
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Waves up to 22 meters (72 feet) high and hurricane wind gusts over 200 kilometers per hour (124 mph) are forecast for parts of the Azores islands as Hurricane Lorenzo bears down on the Atlantic Ocean archipelago.
The Category 2 hurricane is expected to hit the Portuguese islands Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami issued hurricane warnings for seven of the Azores’ nine volcanic islands and a tropical storm warning for the other two.
The remote islands are home to about 250,000 people.
Authorities in the Azores have placed the two westernmost islands, Flores and Corvo, on red alert from midnight through noon Wednesday.
Besides high winds and rough seas, the islands are forecast to be drenched by torrential rains.
The five central islands are on red alert for high swells on Wednesday.
The Azores regional government sent crews out to clear drainage systems during calm daytime weather Tuesday and told residents to prepare their homes.
It also canceled Wednesday classes at schools and told government workers to stay home, except for emergency services.
Some residents boarded up their doorways against flooding.
Lorenzo was previously a Category 5 hurricane, the strongest storm ever observed so far north and east in the Atlantic basin.
The Portuguese weather agency expects Lorenzo to weaken to a Category 1 hurricane on Wednesday as it heads northeast.
Severe weather conditions are not uncommon in the exposed island chain, although hurricanes usually wind down by the time they reach the area’s cooler waters.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center forecasts large swells around the North Atlantic basin in the coming days due to Lorenzo, producing life-threatening surf and riptide conditions.
It predicts that Lorenzo will be slow to weaken but probably will be below hurricane strength as it approaches Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Lorenzo is expected to dissipate at the end of the week.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
"Drought conditions worsen across 14 Southern US states"
By JEFF MARTIN, Associated Press
3 OCTOBER 2019
ATLANTA (AP) — More than 45 million people across 14 Southern states are now in the midst of what’s being called a “flash drought” that’s cracking farm soil, drying up ponds and raising the risk of wildfires, scientists said Thursday.
The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor report released Thursday shows extreme drought conditions in parts of Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina and the Florida panhandle.
Lesser drought conditions also have expanded in parts of Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi.
Overall, nearly 20 percent of the lower 48 U.S. states is experiencing drought conditions.
The drought accelerated rapidly in September, as record heat combined with little rainfall to worsen the parched conditions, said Brian Fuchs, a climatologist at the National Drought Mitigation Center in Nebraska.
“Typically we look at drought as being a slow onset, slow-developing type phenomenon compared to other disasters that rapidly happen, so this flash drought term came about,” Fuchs said.
“The idea is that it’s more of a rapidly developing drought situation compared to what we typically see.”
Fuchs said he expects scientists to have further discussions about flash droughts, and perhaps develop parameters for what constitutes a flash drought.
In Mississippi, wildfires have been on the rise, Gov. Phil Bryant said this week, as he ordered a statewide burn ban.
Outdoor burning is also restricted in parts of several other states including Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and West Virginia, according to reports from the National Drought Mitigation Center.
The drought was also affecting some water supplies across the region.
Lake levels have been falling throughout Georgia, including at Lake Lanier, which provides much of Atlanta’s drinking water.
In North Carolina, rivers and streams are running low, Rebecca Cumbie-Ward, the state climatologist, said in a statement.
Some North Carolina water systems are limiting use, and state officials are asking residents to follow those water restrictions.
Alabama Power said last week it was reducing water releases from its hydroelectric dams because of the drought.
The move was intended to prevent lakes from shrinking too much.
The Drought Monitor is produced by researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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"Drought conditions worsen across 14 Southern US states"
By JEFF MARTIN, Associated Press
3 OCTOBER 2019
ATLANTA (AP) — More than 45 million people across 14 Southern states are now in the midst of what’s being called a “flash drought” that’s cracking farm soil, drying up ponds and raising the risk of wildfires, scientists said Thursday.
The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor report released Thursday shows extreme drought conditions in parts of Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina and the Florida panhandle.
Lesser drought conditions also have expanded in parts of Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi.
Overall, nearly 20 percent of the lower 48 U.S. states is experiencing drought conditions.
The drought accelerated rapidly in September, as record heat combined with little rainfall to worsen the parched conditions, said Brian Fuchs, a climatologist at the National Drought Mitigation Center in Nebraska.
“Typically we look at drought as being a slow onset, slow-developing type phenomenon compared to other disasters that rapidly happen, so this flash drought term came about,” Fuchs said.
“The idea is that it’s more of a rapidly developing drought situation compared to what we typically see.”
Fuchs said he expects scientists to have further discussions about flash droughts, and perhaps develop parameters for what constitutes a flash drought.
In Mississippi, wildfires have been on the rise, Gov. Phil Bryant said this week, as he ordered a statewide burn ban.
Outdoor burning is also restricted in parts of several other states including Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and West Virginia, according to reports from the National Drought Mitigation Center.
The drought was also affecting some water supplies across the region.
Lake levels have been falling throughout Georgia, including at Lake Lanier, which provides much of Atlanta’s drinking water.
In North Carolina, rivers and streams are running low, Rebecca Cumbie-Ward, the state climatologist, said in a statement.
Some North Carolina water systems are limiting use, and state officials are asking residents to follow those water restrictions.
Alabama Power said last week it was reducing water releases from its hydroelectric dams because of the drought.
The move was intended to prevent lakes from shrinking too much.
The Drought Monitor is produced by researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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AccuWeather
"Storm to deliver more rain to soggy Heartland, snow to northern Rockies"
Alex Sosnowski
4 OCTOBER 2019
The rain-weary Plains and Midwest will be dealt yet another round of soggy weather heading into the weekend as a storm originating from the Pacific Ocean is set to take aim at the region after unleashing more snow over the northern Rockies.
Rain and thunderstorms will spread over the Plains and Upper Midwest Friday night into Saturday as the storm system arrives.
"While less rain is likely to fall compared to other recent storms over the Plains and Upper Midwest, enough rain can fall to keep the soil soggy, cause isolated flash flooding and keep river and stream levels elevated in the region," according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson.
A general 0.50 of an inch to 1.50 inches of rain is forecast, but local amounts topping 3 inches can occur in parts of northwestern Iowa, southeastern Minnesota and central and northern Wisconsin.
The rainfall may cause additional slowdowns in harvesting in a week that would otherwise be busy for farmers.
Meanwhile, people with outdoor plans such as attending area high school, college or NFL games this weekend may need to dodge rain and bring along plastic rain ponchos and waterproof shoes to stay dry.
Also, people should stay alert to any nearby thunderstorms by checking the AccuWeather app.
"The storm is unlikely to produce widespread severe weather," Anderson said.
However, some heavy, gusty and locally severe thunderstorms are likely along the leading edge of a reinforcing push of cooler air.
Outside of thunderstorms, gusty winds will accompany the storm system later this weekend to early next week over the North Central states, according to Anderson.
Gusts from the west and northwest, ranging from 35 to 50 mph, are likely from the eastern slopes of the northern Rockies to the northern Plains and western Great Lakes region.
As the weather system shifts eastward, showers and thunderstorms will sweep across the Ohio Valley on Sunday.
Unlike the rain-weary central and northern Plains and Upper Midwest, rain is needed over portions of the Ohio Valley.
Short-term conditions over the Ohio Valley range from abnormally dry to severe drought, according to the United States Drought Monitor.
Cooler air more typical of the season will be ushered in by brisk northwesterly winds as the storm moves away.
While daytime temperatures will be fairly typical for early October with highs to range from the middle 50s across the north to near 70 over the Ohio Valley early next week, AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures are likely to range from the upper 30s to near 40 across the north to the 50s over part of the Ohio Valley.
This new batch of cool air will make progress into the southern Plains and Deep South next week, ending a stretch of sizzling temperatures in and seemingly a never-ending summer for some areas.
There will be a risk of frost in parts of the Great Lakes region and the central Plains, including Michigan, early next week.
Most of this area has avoided frost to this point, which means that frost is coming a bit later than average.
Prior to the storm swinging out over the middle of the nation, it will pass through the northern Rockies.
While significant snow is not likely to fall on lower elevations, a few inches of snow will be likely over the high country spanning Thursday night and Friday.
Roads could be slippery over the crest of the passes in western Montana and northeastern Idaho.
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"Storm to deliver more rain to soggy Heartland, snow to northern Rockies"
Alex Sosnowski
4 OCTOBER 2019
The rain-weary Plains and Midwest will be dealt yet another round of soggy weather heading into the weekend as a storm originating from the Pacific Ocean is set to take aim at the region after unleashing more snow over the northern Rockies.
Rain and thunderstorms will spread over the Plains and Upper Midwest Friday night into Saturday as the storm system arrives.
"While less rain is likely to fall compared to other recent storms over the Plains and Upper Midwest, enough rain can fall to keep the soil soggy, cause isolated flash flooding and keep river and stream levels elevated in the region," according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson.
A general 0.50 of an inch to 1.50 inches of rain is forecast, but local amounts topping 3 inches can occur in parts of northwestern Iowa, southeastern Minnesota and central and northern Wisconsin.
The rainfall may cause additional slowdowns in harvesting in a week that would otherwise be busy for farmers.
Meanwhile, people with outdoor plans such as attending area high school, college or NFL games this weekend may need to dodge rain and bring along plastic rain ponchos and waterproof shoes to stay dry.
Also, people should stay alert to any nearby thunderstorms by checking the AccuWeather app.
"The storm is unlikely to produce widespread severe weather," Anderson said.
However, some heavy, gusty and locally severe thunderstorms are likely along the leading edge of a reinforcing push of cooler air.
Outside of thunderstorms, gusty winds will accompany the storm system later this weekend to early next week over the North Central states, according to Anderson.
Gusts from the west and northwest, ranging from 35 to 50 mph, are likely from the eastern slopes of the northern Rockies to the northern Plains and western Great Lakes region.
As the weather system shifts eastward, showers and thunderstorms will sweep across the Ohio Valley on Sunday.
Unlike the rain-weary central and northern Plains and Upper Midwest, rain is needed over portions of the Ohio Valley.
Short-term conditions over the Ohio Valley range from abnormally dry to severe drought, according to the United States Drought Monitor.
Cooler air more typical of the season will be ushered in by brisk northwesterly winds as the storm moves away.
While daytime temperatures will be fairly typical for early October with highs to range from the middle 50s across the north to near 70 over the Ohio Valley early next week, AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures are likely to range from the upper 30s to near 40 across the north to the 50s over part of the Ohio Valley.
This new batch of cool air will make progress into the southern Plains and Deep South next week, ending a stretch of sizzling temperatures in and seemingly a never-ending summer for some areas.
There will be a risk of frost in parts of the Great Lakes region and the central Plains, including Michigan, early next week.
Most of this area has avoided frost to this point, which means that frost is coming a bit later than average.
Prior to the storm swinging out over the middle of the nation, it will pass through the northern Rockies.
While significant snow is not likely to fall on lower elevations, a few inches of snow will be likely over the high country spanning Thursday night and Friday.
Roads could be slippery over the crest of the passes in western Montana and northeastern Idaho.
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AccuWeather
"Another snowstorm to eye northern US next week, including areas spared by last storm"
Alex Sosnowski
4 OCTOBER 2019
About 10 days after a giant snowstorm buried the northern Rockies and adjacent Plains of the United States, a new storm has its sights set on bringing some significant snow to the region next week.
That late-September storm dropped up to 52 inches of snow on parts of Montana and delivered record-setting snowfall to locations such as Missoula.
People with outdoor plans and motorists scheduled to travel through Montana, Idaho, Wyoming and the Dakotas during the middle days of the coming week should monitor the weather.
There is the risk of significant disruptions to daily activities and travel from an impending winter-style storm.
Major U.S. highways that can be adversely affected by the storm include Interstate 15, I-25, I-90 and I-94, as well as Canada highways 1, 2 and 3.
The storm will bring enough cold air with it to produce some snow accumulations on roads not only in the higher elevations but farther east.
Icy conditions may develop in the wake of the storm as wet areas freeze up.
The storm is first forecast to bring areas of rain, snow and a wintry mix to part of Alaska this weekend, before it moves on to impact parts of Canada and the contiguous U.S.
Snow may cover the ground around Fairbanks, while an inch or 2 of snow may fall in the Anchorage area.
During the first part of next week, the storm will spread rain and locally heavy mountain snow southeastward through British Columbia and southwestern Alberta.
Calgary could be on the receiving end of 3-6 inches (8-15 cm) of snow.
Next stop for the storm will be the northern Rockies and High Plains of the United States from late Monday night to Wednesday.
The exact track of the storm as it plunges into the U.S. will determine the north-to-south extent of the snow.
"While fast movement of this storm, compared to that of the September storm, will limit the amount and duration of snowfall, a few inches to a foot of snow can fall," AccuWeather Storm Warning Meteorologist Brian Knopick said.
Some of the north- and east-facing slopes of the Sawtooth, Lewis and Clark, Bighorn, Bitterroot, Clearwater, Absaroka and Tetons are among the locations that may receive a half a foot to a foot of snow from the storm.
Unlike the last snowstorm that buried the Rockies, accumulating snow is also likely to extend farther east, Jake Sojda, AccuWeather meteorologist, said.
The first snow of the season is expected for communities from the Dakotas to western Minnesota.
While the storm may start briefly as rain over the mountains, rain is likely to transition to snow progressively farther to the east over the Plains.
The mild to cold transition during the storm will tend to cause the snow to cling to the trees at first, which can lead to broken limbs and power outages.
A few inches of snow may fall over parts of the Dakotas and, perhaps, part of western Minnesota as the storm strengthens and slows its forward speed.
The storm, like many that affect the region, will coincide with a southward press of cold air.
As the snow becomes more powdery in nature as temperatures fall during the storm, increasing winds are likely to cause some blowing and drifting of snow.
The storm will follow another storm set to bring another round of drenching rain and localized flooding to parts of the Upper Midwest this weekend.
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"Another snowstorm to eye northern US next week, including areas spared by last storm"
Alex Sosnowski
4 OCTOBER 2019
About 10 days after a giant snowstorm buried the northern Rockies and adjacent Plains of the United States, a new storm has its sights set on bringing some significant snow to the region next week.
That late-September storm dropped up to 52 inches of snow on parts of Montana and delivered record-setting snowfall to locations such as Missoula.
People with outdoor plans and motorists scheduled to travel through Montana, Idaho, Wyoming and the Dakotas during the middle days of the coming week should monitor the weather.
There is the risk of significant disruptions to daily activities and travel from an impending winter-style storm.
Major U.S. highways that can be adversely affected by the storm include Interstate 15, I-25, I-90 and I-94, as well as Canada highways 1, 2 and 3.
The storm will bring enough cold air with it to produce some snow accumulations on roads not only in the higher elevations but farther east.
Icy conditions may develop in the wake of the storm as wet areas freeze up.
The storm is first forecast to bring areas of rain, snow and a wintry mix to part of Alaska this weekend, before it moves on to impact parts of Canada and the contiguous U.S.
Snow may cover the ground around Fairbanks, while an inch or 2 of snow may fall in the Anchorage area.
During the first part of next week, the storm will spread rain and locally heavy mountain snow southeastward through British Columbia and southwestern Alberta.
Calgary could be on the receiving end of 3-6 inches (8-15 cm) of snow.
Next stop for the storm will be the northern Rockies and High Plains of the United States from late Monday night to Wednesday.
The exact track of the storm as it plunges into the U.S. will determine the north-to-south extent of the snow.
"While fast movement of this storm, compared to that of the September storm, will limit the amount and duration of snowfall, a few inches to a foot of snow can fall," AccuWeather Storm Warning Meteorologist Brian Knopick said.
Some of the north- and east-facing slopes of the Sawtooth, Lewis and Clark, Bighorn, Bitterroot, Clearwater, Absaroka and Tetons are among the locations that may receive a half a foot to a foot of snow from the storm.
Unlike the last snowstorm that buried the Rockies, accumulating snow is also likely to extend farther east, Jake Sojda, AccuWeather meteorologist, said.
The first snow of the season is expected for communities from the Dakotas to western Minnesota.
While the storm may start briefly as rain over the mountains, rain is likely to transition to snow progressively farther to the east over the Plains.
The mild to cold transition during the storm will tend to cause the snow to cling to the trees at first, which can lead to broken limbs and power outages.
A few inches of snow may fall over parts of the Dakotas and, perhaps, part of western Minnesota as the storm strengthens and slows its forward speed.
The storm, like many that affect the region, will coincide with a southward press of cold air.
As the snow becomes more powdery in nature as temperatures fall during the storm, increasing winds are likely to cause some blowing and drifting of snow.
The storm will follow another storm set to bring another round of drenching rain and localized flooding to parts of the Upper Midwest this weekend.
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AccuWeather
"Snowstorm, rapid freeze-up to create dangerous travel over Rockies and High Plains this week"
Renee Duff
6 OCTOBER 2019
Snow, gusty winds and plummeting temperatures will accompany a new storm poised to travel from the Rockies to the High Plains this week.
This latest storm is expected to unleash less snow when compared to the one that buried Montana with over 4 feet in late September.
However, the upcoming snowstorm will have a much broader reach and pose a wide array of hazards.
Disruptions to travel and daily routines are likely.
Cold air plunging in with the storm will allow snow to accumulate and travel to become slippery, not only in the highest elevations but also in the valleys.
Billings, Montana, is expected to have a high near 70 on Tuesday, before temperatures plummet into the 20s as snow falls at night.
Temperatures can plunge by 30-50 degrees Fahrenheit in the span of 12-24 hours as the cold air swiftly replaces preceding mild conditions.
"The mild to cold transition during the storm will tend to cause the snow to cling to the trees at first, which can lead to broken limbs and power outages," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski said.
Gusty winds whipping around the strengthening storm can also contribute to localized damage, as well as a heightened wildfire risk farther south.
The snow will become light and fluffy as the temperatures plummet, making it more susceptible to blowing and drifting in the winds.
In some areas, especially the lower elevations, precipitation may start as rain before transitioning to all snow.
Any wet areas on untreated roads and sidewalks may freeze up suddenly as it turns colder, creating a thin layer of ice that may be hidden by falling snow.
"Major U.S. highways that can be adversely affected by the storm include Interstate 15, I-25, I-80, I-90 and I-94, as well as Canada highways 1, 2 and 3," Sosnowski said.
The snowstorm will arrive in the Canadian Rockies late on Monday and reach the northern Rockies of the United States on Tuesday and Tuesday night.
Cities that can expect at least several inches of snowfall and a period of slippery travel early this week include Calgary and Great Falls, Missoula, Bozeman and Billings, Montana.
"Some of the north- and east-facing slopes of the Sawtooth, Lewis and Clark, Bighorn, Bitterroot, Clearwater, Absaroka and Tetons are among the locations that may receive 6-12 inches of snow from the storm," Sosnowski said.
The Washington and Oregon Cascades and Blue Mountains are also likely to be whitened by fresh accumulation early in the week.
Conditions could turn slippery for a time over I-90's Snoqualmie Pass.
AccuWeather meteorologists expect the storm to spread into the central Rockies and northern Plains during the middle and latter part of the week.
Rain can transition to snow as far south as portions of Colorado and as far east as the Dakotas, Nebraska and perhaps western Minnesota.
While it is too early to determine specific snowfall totals in these areas, people should begin preparing for a potential snowfall and rapid freeze-up that can disrupt travel plans, school and work routines.
Denver may experience its first snow of the season with this event.
AccuWeather will continue to provide updates on the storm in the coming days, including snowfall amounts and the potential for severe weather to occur in part of the nation's midsection late in the week.
Behind the storm, an Arctic high pressure system will settle over the Rockies, leading to record-challenging cold in many locations.
Spokane and Seattle, Washington; Portland, Oregon; Boise, Idaho; Billings; Cheyenne, Wyoming; Denver; Rapid City, South Dakota; and Scottsbluff, Nebraska, are just some of the cities that could stamp new record lows into the history books during the middle and latter part of the week.
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"Snowstorm, rapid freeze-up to create dangerous travel over Rockies and High Plains this week"
Renee Duff
6 OCTOBER 2019
Snow, gusty winds and plummeting temperatures will accompany a new storm poised to travel from the Rockies to the High Plains this week.
This latest storm is expected to unleash less snow when compared to the one that buried Montana with over 4 feet in late September.
However, the upcoming snowstorm will have a much broader reach and pose a wide array of hazards.
Disruptions to travel and daily routines are likely.
Cold air plunging in with the storm will allow snow to accumulate and travel to become slippery, not only in the highest elevations but also in the valleys.
Billings, Montana, is expected to have a high near 70 on Tuesday, before temperatures plummet into the 20s as snow falls at night.
Temperatures can plunge by 30-50 degrees Fahrenheit in the span of 12-24 hours as the cold air swiftly replaces preceding mild conditions.
"The mild to cold transition during the storm will tend to cause the snow to cling to the trees at first, which can lead to broken limbs and power outages," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski said.
Gusty winds whipping around the strengthening storm can also contribute to localized damage, as well as a heightened wildfire risk farther south.
The snow will become light and fluffy as the temperatures plummet, making it more susceptible to blowing and drifting in the winds.
In some areas, especially the lower elevations, precipitation may start as rain before transitioning to all snow.
Any wet areas on untreated roads and sidewalks may freeze up suddenly as it turns colder, creating a thin layer of ice that may be hidden by falling snow.
"Major U.S. highways that can be adversely affected by the storm include Interstate 15, I-25, I-80, I-90 and I-94, as well as Canada highways 1, 2 and 3," Sosnowski said.
The snowstorm will arrive in the Canadian Rockies late on Monday and reach the northern Rockies of the United States on Tuesday and Tuesday night.
Cities that can expect at least several inches of snowfall and a period of slippery travel early this week include Calgary and Great Falls, Missoula, Bozeman and Billings, Montana.
"Some of the north- and east-facing slopes of the Sawtooth, Lewis and Clark, Bighorn, Bitterroot, Clearwater, Absaroka and Tetons are among the locations that may receive 6-12 inches of snow from the storm," Sosnowski said.
The Washington and Oregon Cascades and Blue Mountains are also likely to be whitened by fresh accumulation early in the week.
Conditions could turn slippery for a time over I-90's Snoqualmie Pass.
AccuWeather meteorologists expect the storm to spread into the central Rockies and northern Plains during the middle and latter part of the week.
Rain can transition to snow as far south as portions of Colorado and as far east as the Dakotas, Nebraska and perhaps western Minnesota.
While it is too early to determine specific snowfall totals in these areas, people should begin preparing for a potential snowfall and rapid freeze-up that can disrupt travel plans, school and work routines.
Denver may experience its first snow of the season with this event.
AccuWeather will continue to provide updates on the storm in the coming days, including snowfall amounts and the potential for severe weather to occur in part of the nation's midsection late in the week.
Behind the storm, an Arctic high pressure system will settle over the Rockies, leading to record-challenging cold in many locations.
Spokane and Seattle, Washington; Portland, Oregon; Boise, Idaho; Billings; Cheyenne, Wyoming; Denver; Rapid City, South Dakota; and Scottsbluff, Nebraska, are just some of the cities that could stamp new record lows into the history books during the middle and latter part of the week.
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AccuWeather
"Atlantic may come to life with tropical development this week"
Kyle Elliott
8 OCTOBER 2019
Although the Atlantic Ocean has remained void of named tropical systems since Lorenzo's demise last week, AccuWeather meteorologists are monitoring several areas for tropical formation this week.
One of these areas is located between Bermuda and the Azores in the central Atlantic.
The other area is located several hundred miles off the East coast of the United States.
While the first of these areas has the best chance to spawn tropical development, the second is of greater concern since it may cause rough surf, gusty winds and heavy rain along the mid-Atlantic and southern New England beaches later this week.
The area over the central Atlantic will slowly drift westward into an environment more conducive for development through midweek and could acquire tropical characteristics as soon as Tuesday or Wednesday.
Fortunately, this system would have little time to strengthen as it is forecast to move into an area of greater wind shear by Wednesday night into Thursday.
Long before the system reaches Bermuda, it is likely to merge with a non-tropical storm and be carried away into the open waters of the north-central Atlantic.
If the system were to develop into a tropical storm, it would acquire the name "Melissa."
Boating and shipping interests across the central Atlantic should continue to monitor the progress and intensity of this system, but it is not forecast to pose any direct threat to land.
Meanwhile, the area of disturbed weather between the East coast of the United States and Bermuda is forecast to develop into an organized storm system by midweek and drift slowly northward.
"Those along the coast, as well as in Atlantic Canada, should monitor the evolution of this system in the coming days," according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski.
At this time, no direct landfall is expected in the mid-Atlantic, eastern New England or Atlantic Canada, but rip currents and large swells from the storm will create dangers for boaters, surfers and swimmers.
Looking ahead to this weekend and next week, there is some concern for development over the western Caribbean, Sosnowski added.
There is a high amount of uncertainty as to whether or not any organized system tries to take shape in this region, but environmental conditions should be conducive for development should such a system develop.
Interests in Central America should pay close attention to the Caribbean into early next week for potential tropical development.
"Elsewhere over the tropical Atlantic, disturbances continue to move off the coast of Africa, but the season for this type of system to develop is generally winding down," Sosnowski said.
"There is no indication of any quick development with any of these tropical waves in the short term, but they will continue to be watched as they drift westward over the next couple of weeks," AccuWeather Hurricane Expert Dan Kottlowski said.
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"Atlantic may come to life with tropical development this week"
Kyle Elliott
8 OCTOBER 2019
Although the Atlantic Ocean has remained void of named tropical systems since Lorenzo's demise last week, AccuWeather meteorologists are monitoring several areas for tropical formation this week.
One of these areas is located between Bermuda and the Azores in the central Atlantic.
The other area is located several hundred miles off the East coast of the United States.
While the first of these areas has the best chance to spawn tropical development, the second is of greater concern since it may cause rough surf, gusty winds and heavy rain along the mid-Atlantic and southern New England beaches later this week.
The area over the central Atlantic will slowly drift westward into an environment more conducive for development through midweek and could acquire tropical characteristics as soon as Tuesday or Wednesday.
Fortunately, this system would have little time to strengthen as it is forecast to move into an area of greater wind shear by Wednesday night into Thursday.
Long before the system reaches Bermuda, it is likely to merge with a non-tropical storm and be carried away into the open waters of the north-central Atlantic.
If the system were to develop into a tropical storm, it would acquire the name "Melissa."
Boating and shipping interests across the central Atlantic should continue to monitor the progress and intensity of this system, but it is not forecast to pose any direct threat to land.
Meanwhile, the area of disturbed weather between the East coast of the United States and Bermuda is forecast to develop into an organized storm system by midweek and drift slowly northward.
"Those along the coast, as well as in Atlantic Canada, should monitor the evolution of this system in the coming days," according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski.
At this time, no direct landfall is expected in the mid-Atlantic, eastern New England or Atlantic Canada, but rip currents and large swells from the storm will create dangers for boaters, surfers and swimmers.
Looking ahead to this weekend and next week, there is some concern for development over the western Caribbean, Sosnowski added.
There is a high amount of uncertainty as to whether or not any organized system tries to take shape in this region, but environmental conditions should be conducive for development should such a system develop.
Interests in Central America should pay close attention to the Caribbean into early next week for potential tropical development.
"Elsewhere over the tropical Atlantic, disturbances continue to move off the coast of Africa, but the season for this type of system to develop is generally winding down," Sosnowski said.
"There is no indication of any quick development with any of these tropical waves in the short term, but they will continue to be watched as they drift westward over the next couple of weeks," AccuWeather Hurricane Expert Dan Kottlowski said.
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MARKETWATCH
"Up to 2 feet of snow forecast for Dakotas as mercury plummets in Great Plains and Midwest"
By Associated Press
Published: Oct 11, 2019 6:20 p.m. ET
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on Friday activated the state’s emergency plan due to what he called a crippling snowstorm that closed major highways and had farmers and ranchers bracing for huge crop and livestock losses.
“The extraordinary intensity of this early winter storm threatens to test the limits of local response capabilities across a large portion of our state,” Burgum said of the plan that places on standby all agency resources, including the National Guard, to respond to weather-related emergencies.
Burgum said the state would “ensure our citizens have the resources necessary to respond and recover from this crippling event.”
The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for northern North Dakota and winter storm warnings and watches elsewhere in the state and into parts of South Dakota and Minnesota through Saturday afternoon.
One to 2 feet of snow was expected to accumulate Friday in parts of North Dakota with winds gusting up to 65 mph.
Dozens of schools in the Dakotas were closed Friday because of deteriorating travel conditions.
That follows school closures and travel headaches Thursday in the Great Plains.
Hundreds of miles of miles of Interstates 29 and 94 and U.S. Highway 2 in North Dakota were closed on Friday due to severe winter conditions and poor visibility.
Highway Patrol Sgt. Wade Kadrmas said no traffic fatalities had been reported as of Friday morning.
Carl Jones, a weather-service meteorologist in Grand Forks, said the storm likely is historic.
He said up to a foot of snow already had fallen through much of the state by Friday to be topped by up to 3 feet more later in the day.
‘I’m expecting massive crop losses — as devastating as we’ve even seen.’
- Jon Nelson, Republican member of North Dakota House of Representatives
“These are unheard of amounts for any time of year,” he said.
The north-central and northeastern part of the state was taking the brunt of the storm but Bismarck, in the central North Dakota, had nearly a foot of snow by Friday.
“I’m expecting massive crop losses — as devastating as we’ve even seen,” said Jon Nelson, a state lawmaker who farms several hundred acres near Rugby in north-central North Dakota.
Unharvested wheat in the region probably will be a total loss, he said.
“A lot of the standing stuff is flattened to the ground,” Nelson said.
“It’s shot and some guys are putting their combines away and won’t bring them out again.”
Erika Kenner, who ranches with her parents in Leeds, North Dakota, said she felt helpless Friday as she was unable to check on the family’s herd of several hundred cows due to deep, drifting snow.
“I just hear the wind howling and think of those poor cows out there,” she said.
“Cattle are tough, but this kind of weather just wears on them.”
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"Up to 2 feet of snow forecast for Dakotas as mercury plummets in Great Plains and Midwest"
By Associated Press
Published: Oct 11, 2019 6:20 p.m. ET
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on Friday activated the state’s emergency plan due to what he called a crippling snowstorm that closed major highways and had farmers and ranchers bracing for huge crop and livestock losses.
“The extraordinary intensity of this early winter storm threatens to test the limits of local response capabilities across a large portion of our state,” Burgum said of the plan that places on standby all agency resources, including the National Guard, to respond to weather-related emergencies.
Burgum said the state would “ensure our citizens have the resources necessary to respond and recover from this crippling event.”
The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for northern North Dakota and winter storm warnings and watches elsewhere in the state and into parts of South Dakota and Minnesota through Saturday afternoon.
One to 2 feet of snow was expected to accumulate Friday in parts of North Dakota with winds gusting up to 65 mph.
Dozens of schools in the Dakotas were closed Friday because of deteriorating travel conditions.
That follows school closures and travel headaches Thursday in the Great Plains.
Hundreds of miles of miles of Interstates 29 and 94 and U.S. Highway 2 in North Dakota were closed on Friday due to severe winter conditions and poor visibility.
Highway Patrol Sgt. Wade Kadrmas said no traffic fatalities had been reported as of Friday morning.
Carl Jones, a weather-service meteorologist in Grand Forks, said the storm likely is historic.
He said up to a foot of snow already had fallen through much of the state by Friday to be topped by up to 3 feet more later in the day.
‘I’m expecting massive crop losses — as devastating as we’ve even seen.’
- Jon Nelson, Republican member of North Dakota House of Representatives
“These are unheard of amounts for any time of year,” he said.
The north-central and northeastern part of the state was taking the brunt of the storm but Bismarck, in the central North Dakota, had nearly a foot of snow by Friday.
“I’m expecting massive crop losses — as devastating as we’ve even seen,” said Jon Nelson, a state lawmaker who farms several hundred acres near Rugby in north-central North Dakota.
Unharvested wheat in the region probably will be a total loss, he said.
“A lot of the standing stuff is flattened to the ground,” Nelson said.
“It’s shot and some guys are putting their combines away and won’t bring them out again.”
Erika Kenner, who ranches with her parents in Leeds, North Dakota, said she felt helpless Friday as she was unable to check on the family’s herd of several hundred cows due to deep, drifting snow.
“I just hear the wind howling and think of those poor cows out there,” she said.
“Cattle are tough, but this kind of weather just wears on them.”
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USA TODAY
"Winter storm forecast: No travel advisory as snow hits Dakotas"
Doyle Rice, USA TODAY
12 OCTOBER 2019
Blizzard conditions have forecasters urging residents in portions of the Dakotas to travel only in emergencies as strong winds from a potent fall snowstorm whipped up heavy, accumulating snow.
By Friday night, an "all-out blizzard" is anticipated from central and northeastern South Dakota to central and eastern North Dakota, according to AccuWeather meteorologist Bernie Rayno.
Unnecessary travel should be avoided in these areas.
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, North Dakota, said the "forecast event total (through Saturday) snowfall ranges from 1 to 3 feet ... we repeat feet ... an incredibly impactful storm ... prepare for impossible travel for several days in hardest hit areas."
Winds could gust up to 60 mph, leading to whiteout conditions.
This snowstorm has the potential to set October snowfall records in parts of the northern Plains, the Weather Channel said.
Authorities in North Dakota issued a travel alert because heavy snow, reduced visibility and icy roads are creating hazardous driving conditions.
Dozens of schools in the Dakotas were closed Friday because of deteriorating travel conditions.
That follows school closures and travel headaches Thursday in the Great Plains.
Earlier, the same storm brought Denver its first accumulating snow of the season on Thursday, with 2 to 4 inches falling in and around the area, AccuWeather said.
Nearly 100 traffic accidents were reported in the Denver metro Thursday morning as snow made roadways slippery, the Weather Channel reported.
The highest snow total from the storm so far was the 24 inches that fell in Pony, Montana, the weather service reported.
Along with the snow, bitter cold temperatures were recorded Friday morning across much of the western and central U.S. Dozens of record lows were set from Washington to Texas.
Freeze watches have been posted as far south as Texas and Oklahoma, including Oklahoma City and Wichita Falls, Texas, according to WeatherBug.
The national low temperature Friday morning was 9 degrees below zero, in West Yellowstone, Montana, the weather service said.
Contributing: The Associated Press
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Winter storm forecast: No travel advisory as snow hits Dakotas
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"Winter storm forecast: No travel advisory as snow hits Dakotas"
Doyle Rice, USA TODAY
12 OCTOBER 2019
Blizzard conditions have forecasters urging residents in portions of the Dakotas to travel only in emergencies as strong winds from a potent fall snowstorm whipped up heavy, accumulating snow.
By Friday night, an "all-out blizzard" is anticipated from central and northeastern South Dakota to central and eastern North Dakota, according to AccuWeather meteorologist Bernie Rayno.
Unnecessary travel should be avoided in these areas.
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, North Dakota, said the "forecast event total (through Saturday) snowfall ranges from 1 to 3 feet ... we repeat feet ... an incredibly impactful storm ... prepare for impossible travel for several days in hardest hit areas."
Winds could gust up to 60 mph, leading to whiteout conditions.
This snowstorm has the potential to set October snowfall records in parts of the northern Plains, the Weather Channel said.
Authorities in North Dakota issued a travel alert because heavy snow, reduced visibility and icy roads are creating hazardous driving conditions.
Dozens of schools in the Dakotas were closed Friday because of deteriorating travel conditions.
That follows school closures and travel headaches Thursday in the Great Plains.
Earlier, the same storm brought Denver its first accumulating snow of the season on Thursday, with 2 to 4 inches falling in and around the area, AccuWeather said.
Nearly 100 traffic accidents were reported in the Denver metro Thursday morning as snow made roadways slippery, the Weather Channel reported.
The highest snow total from the storm so far was the 24 inches that fell in Pony, Montana, the weather service reported.
Along with the snow, bitter cold temperatures were recorded Friday morning across much of the western and central U.S. Dozens of record lows were set from Washington to Texas.
Freeze watches have been posted as far south as Texas and Oklahoma, including Oklahoma City and Wichita Falls, Texas, according to WeatherBug.
The national low temperature Friday morning was 9 degrees below zero, in West Yellowstone, Montana, the weather service said.
Contributing: The Associated Press
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Winter storm forecast: No travel advisory as snow hits Dakotas
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USA TODAY
"Nor'easter slams coastal New England with howling wind, drenching rain"
Doyle Rice, USA TODAY
Published 1:30 p.m. ET Oct. 10, 2019 | Updated 2:34 p.m. ET Oct. 10, 2019
Story Highlights
* Flood watches have been issued for eastern Massachusetts.
* The winds could cause scattered tree damage and power outages.
* Beach erosion will be a major problem in many areas, including on Cape Cod.
A potent, slow-moving nor'easter continued to pound coastal New England on Thursday with heavy rain, rough surf and howling winds.
The stalled storm will drench some communities with several inches of rain – as much as a half-foot in some areas – which will lead to flash flooding, according to AccuWeather meteorologist Tiffany Fortier.
Flood watches were issued for eastern Massachusetts, including Cape Cod and the islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, WeatherBug reported.
Thursday, winds gusted over 50 mph on Nantucket Island, and Provincetown, Massachusetts, measured a wind gust of 58 mph Thursday morning, the Weather Channel said.
The winds will be strongest through Thursday night; scattered tree damage and power outages are likely, the Weather Channel said.
AccuWeather said the winds can break small tree limbs and knock some of the changing leaves off the trees in New England; sporadic power outages are possible in southeastern New England.
The National Weather Service in Boston noted that there could be a number of days without power for those near the coast of southeastern New England.
Beach erosion will be a major problem in many areas, including Cape Cod, Massachusetts: “I think the beaches are going to take a beating,” meteorologist Phil Burt told the Cape Cod Times.
“Beach erosion is going to be substantial on the entire arm of the Outer Cape and inside of Cape Cod Bay from the Dennis area west to the canal," said Burt, who serves as director of the Barnstable (Mass.) County fire and rescue training academy.
Rip currents are forecast to be frequent and strong, and people should stay out of the surf, AccuWeather warned.
Although New England will take the brunt of the storm, coastal areas of New York's Long Island, New Jersey and Delaware are also feeling the affects of the nor'easter.
A nor'easter is so-named because the storms usually bring strong northeast winds.
Historically, wintertime nor'easters have brought the U.S. East Coast its heaviest snowfalls.
After the storm makes a loop offshore into Friday, the system is forecast to spin away during this weekend, according to AccuWeather.
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"Nor'easter slams coastal New England with howling wind, drenching rain"
Doyle Rice, USA TODAY
Published 1:30 p.m. ET Oct. 10, 2019 | Updated 2:34 p.m. ET Oct. 10, 2019
Story Highlights
* Flood watches have been issued for eastern Massachusetts.
* The winds could cause scattered tree damage and power outages.
* Beach erosion will be a major problem in many areas, including on Cape Cod.
A potent, slow-moving nor'easter continued to pound coastal New England on Thursday with heavy rain, rough surf and howling winds.
The stalled storm will drench some communities with several inches of rain – as much as a half-foot in some areas – which will lead to flash flooding, according to AccuWeather meteorologist Tiffany Fortier.
Flood watches were issued for eastern Massachusetts, including Cape Cod and the islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, WeatherBug reported.
Thursday, winds gusted over 50 mph on Nantucket Island, and Provincetown, Massachusetts, measured a wind gust of 58 mph Thursday morning, the Weather Channel said.
The winds will be strongest through Thursday night; scattered tree damage and power outages are likely, the Weather Channel said.
AccuWeather said the winds can break small tree limbs and knock some of the changing leaves off the trees in New England; sporadic power outages are possible in southeastern New England.
The National Weather Service in Boston noted that there could be a number of days without power for those near the coast of southeastern New England.
Beach erosion will be a major problem in many areas, including Cape Cod, Massachusetts: “I think the beaches are going to take a beating,” meteorologist Phil Burt told the Cape Cod Times.
“Beach erosion is going to be substantial on the entire arm of the Outer Cape and inside of Cape Cod Bay from the Dennis area west to the canal," said Burt, who serves as director of the Barnstable (Mass.) County fire and rescue training academy.
Rip currents are forecast to be frequent and strong, and people should stay out of the surf, AccuWeather warned.
Although New England will take the brunt of the storm, coastal areas of New York's Long Island, New Jersey and Delaware are also feeling the affects of the nor'easter.
A nor'easter is so-named because the storms usually bring strong northeast winds.
Historically, wintertime nor'easters have brought the U.S. East Coast its heaviest snowfalls.
After the storm makes a loop offshore into Friday, the system is forecast to spin away during this weekend, according to AccuWeather.
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