USA Weather Alert and Warnings Thread

[ghazi52]

New York state warns of 'near-impossible travel' and 'whiteout conditions'
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"Near-impossible travel" is expected this morning across New York City and Long Island, according to the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.

It also warns on X that "strong winds and intense snow rates will lead to whiteout conditions" across Downstate New York.

In a separate post, the state's Department of Transportation says: "If you can work remotely today, do it".

Officials in other states are also advising people to avoid non-essential travel.

"Stay home and stay off the roads. If you must go out, slow down, stay alert, and #DontCrowdThePlow," the Connecticut Department of Transportation writes on X.

 

[ghazi52]

New Jersey extends travel restrictions

BBC​

Reuters

New Jersey has extended a travel ban until 12:00 local time (17:00 GMT).

"Due to the ongoing hazardous storm conditions, we are extending the mandatory travel restriction," says state governor Mikie Sherrill.

"Please stay inside and stay safe.
Give road crews the space they need to do their jobs."

On power cuts across the state of New Jersey, Sherill says in a separate update on X that "additional crews and mutual aid are being sent in", and that the Board of Utilities is working with utility providers to respond to the power cuts.

Parts of New Jersey saw 18.3" (46 cm) of snowfall overnight and a blizzard warning remains in the state.

 

[ghazi52]

How bad could the storm get?​

This map shows the potential impact of the storm over the next few days, based on the winter storm severity index from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

The categories range from moderate (people should expect disruption such as hazardous driving conditions and some closures) to extreme (when substantial disruptions are expected, travel is not advised and “life-saving actions may be needed”).

 

[Meengla]

"You want to know about the winter? Then you are asking the wrong Phil! I will tell you about the winter. It will be Cold, it will be Dark, and it will last the rest of your life!" (Groundhog Day).

Outside my house right now.

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

You have to deal with that while the Canadian and US men's hockey teams will be flying into MIA today instead of JFK due to the snow storm there in the northeast.

Here in AZ-land, it was 81F when I left PHX yesterday and should hit 90F by the end of the week.

 

[ghazi52]

New Yorkers awake to over 18 inches of snow overnight​

Reuters

Snow is still falling this morning in New Jersey

As we've reported, east coasters in the US are waking up to a morning of heavy snow.

In its latest update at 07:00 local time (12:00 GMT), some parts of the tri-state area have received more than 15 inches (38 cm) of snow overnight.

The National Weather Service of New York are reporting the following:

• Islip, Rhode Island: 22.5" (57 cm)
• Newark, New Jersey: 18.3" (46 cm)
• Upton, New York: 18.3"
• Central Park, New York City: 15.1" (38.5 cm)
• LaGuardia Airport, New York City: 15.1"
• John F Kennedy Airport, New York City: 15.0" (38 cm)

 

[ghazi52]

A major snow storm batters the northeastern states of the US.

• But there's more to come: Some areas of the north-east could see around 2ft (60cm) of snow and wind gusts of up to 70mph before the storm moves towards the Maritimes, along the Atlantic coast in eastern Canada. For the latest forecast where you are, head to BBC Weather
• States of emergency: New York, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Connecticut, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania have all declared states of emergency, with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani among those urging residents to stay at home
• Quiet on the roads: A travel ban is currently in place in NYC - to last until midday on Monday (17:00 GMT) - meaning only essential vehicles are allowed on roads and bridges throughout the five boroughs
• Flights up in the air: As of 07:00 ET (12:00 GMT), more than 5,000 flights into, out of, or within the US have been cancelled today - New York airports John F Kennedy International and LaGuardia are among the worst affected

 

[ghazi52]

'We're facing an absolute mess': Electricity providers battle thousands of outages
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Power outages are affecting hundreds of thousands of people across the north-east US right now, according to the live tracker Power Outage.

This includes 122,000 customers in New Jersey, 99,000 in Massachusetts and 71,000 in Delaware, as of 07:00 EST (12:00 GMT).

One New Jersey-based electrics company, Atlantic City Electric, says it is "prepared to respond to any issues".

Delaware Electric Coop says it's "facing an absolute mess" due to "countless trees, powerlines and utility poles" being struck down by the snow.

"We'll be calling on our friends from neighbouring mid-Atlantic cooperatives to help us get the lights back - a process we think will take days," it says.

 

[Meengla]

Here in AZ-land, it was 81F when I left PHX yesterday and should hit 90F by the end of the week.

OMG, it is only February!! But then you have the dry heat!
PS. There is an Arizona fridge magnet on my fridge from a trip. It even says 'dry heat'! Hahaha!

 

[ghazi52]

Now we are done, Here 12 inches of snow, but our streets are all cleared and salted, nice job done by our town. Tax money working...

 

[Davey Crockett]

Now we are done, Here 12 inches of snow, but our streets are all cleared and salted, nice job done by our town. Tax money working...

Here in NE Oklahoma, I will be hoping HWY 60 at least got plowed.

I'll have to figure out how to get to the highway to get to work.

 

[Starlord]

Don't mind me, its nice and sunny outside.

 

[Meengla]

Now we are done, Here 12 inches of snow, but our streets are all cleared and salted, nice job done by our town. Tax money working...

Oh Lord, you are so lucky. We got literally half an inch of ice/freezing rain one weekend a few weeks ago and then the following weekend about 5-6" of snow and it took us almost two weeks to be fully out of the ice roads/yard; no body comes to take care of my lonely, forlorn country street. Like never!

 

[VCheng]

Here in AZ-land, it was 81F when I left PHX yesterday and should hit 90F by the end of the week.

Methinks you be showin' off!

We are going down to 10F tonight.

 

[Meengla]

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Don't mind me, its nice and sunny outside.

"That don't impress me much" (from a 90s song).
Prepare for the 8 months of muggy, stinky, nasty, warm weather ahead, bro!!