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Plane crashes in sports have devastated pro teams and college programs
Read full article: Plane crashes in sports have devastated pro teams and college programsThe crash of an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter was the latest to strike the sports world in the U.S. and globally.
Electric bill rising as the temperature drops? 5 tips to save money and keep warm
Read full article: Electric bill rising as the temperature drops? 5 tips to save money and keep warmJust like keeping your house cool in the summer can cost you more, staying warm by turning on the heat can cause your electric bill to rise too.
Florida blizzard? Been there, done that. Now get the shirt and help a homeless center
Read full article: Florida blizzard? Been there, done that. Now get the shirt and help a homeless centerSnow is breaking records in Florida and a new t-shirt commemorates the weird weather and raises money for people experiencing homelessness in Florida. And if it's too cold to get a t-shirt, warmer options are available too.
Snowplows in Florida? State transportation officials brace for winter storm
Read full article: Snowplows in Florida? State transportation officials brace for winter stormThe Florida Department of Transportation is taking measures to ensure the state's highway system stays safe through a winter storm that could drop some snow a bit too close for comfort.
Floridians in for a MIXED bag of weather impacts over next several days
Read full article: Floridians in for a MIXED bag of weather impacts over next several daysCentral Florida has been highlighted for low-end severe thunderstorm and tornado potential with tomorrow's front. After that, we chill BIG TIME.
The heaviest snowfall in a decade is possible as a wintry blast roils parts of the US
Read full article: The heaviest snowfall in a decade is possible as a wintry blast roils parts of the USA blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures stirred up dangerous travel conditions in parts of the central U.S. on Sunday.
Severe thunderstorm odds rise before Floridians face upcoming cold outbreak
Read full article: Severe thunderstorm odds rise before Floridians face upcoming cold outbreakStorm Prediction Center has blanketed the Central Florida area for a low-end risk of severe weather as our cold front comes through tomorrow afternoon.
Already buried under snow, Great Lakes region expected to see more stormy weather this week
Read full article: Already buried under snow, Great Lakes region expected to see more stormy weather this weekSome storm-weary residents of the Great Lakes region have seen continued snowfall and are facing the prospect of even more accumulations this week.
Storm dumps record rain and heavy snow on Northern California. Many in Seattle still without power
Read full article: Storm dumps record rain and heavy snow on Northern California. Many in Seattle still without powerA major storm moving through Northern California has toppled trees and dropped heavy snow and record rain after knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of people in Washington and Oregon.
Easter weekend storm hits Southern California with rain and mountain snow
Read full article: Easter weekend storm hits Southern California with rain and mountain snowAn Easter weekend storm has slammed into Southern California, bringing more rain and mountain snow to a region already drenched by winter weather.
Wintry weather blankets New England and California mountains as storm expected in central regions
Read full article: Wintry weather blankets New England and California mountains as storm expected in central regionsIt may officially be spring, but wintry weather is blanketing the U.S. with New England and California seeing a mix of rain, heavy snow and gusty winds.
A massive blizzard howls in the Sierra Nevada. High winds and heavy snow close roads and ski resorts
Read full article: A massive blizzard howls in the Sierra Nevada. High winds and heavy snow close roads and ski resortsA powerful blizzard that a meteorologist termed “as bad as it gets” is howling in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Storms dump heavy snowfall in northern Arizona after leaving California a muddy mess
Read full article: Storms dump heavy snowfall in northern Arizona after leaving California a muddy messHeavy snow has shut down parts of major interstates in northern Arizona while low-lying clouds delayed more than 100 flights farther south in Phoenix.
Iowa caucuses: What to watch as voters weigh in on the Republican campaign's first contest of 2024
Read full article: Iowa caucuses: What to watch as voters weigh in on the Republican campaign's first contest of 2024Monday marks the official start to the Republican presidential nominating contest with the Iowa caucuses.
Millions of Americans face below-zero temperatures as storms bring blast of Arctic air, snow and ice
Read full article: Millions of Americans face below-zero temperatures as storms bring blast of Arctic air, snow and iceSubfreezing temperatures blasting much of the U.S. have put millions of Americans at risk of potentially dangerous cold as winter storms have left four dead and continue to dump snow from coast to coast.
Apparently snowplows in Michigan have names, and they’re all hilarious
Read full article: Apparently snowplows in Michigan have names, and they’re all hilariousIf you live in a part of the country where you experience all four seasons then you’re pretty used to snowplows cleaning up the streets of your town when mother nature decides to dump inches of snow on the ground.
The US northeast is preparing for a weekend storm that threatens to dump snow, rain, and ice
Read full article: The US northeast is preparing for a weekend storm that threatens to dump snow, rain, and iceThe northeast is preparing for a weekend winter storm that threatens to dump a messy mix of snow, rain and ice.
Maine's congressional delegation calls for Army investigation into Lewiston shooting
Read full article: Maine's congressional delegation calls for Army investigation into Lewiston shootingThe four members of Maine’s congressional delegation are calling for an Army investigation into the events leading up to a mass shooting in the state.
Heavy snowfall drops tree branches onto power lines, causing outages in New England
Read full article: Heavy snowfall drops tree branches onto power lines, causing outages in New EnglandA storm is dropping a mix of rain and snow on parts of New England, with some locations recording more than a half-foot of snow to start the week.
US sending fighter jets, warship to Gulf region to protect ships from Iranian seizures
Read full article: US sending fighter jets, warship to Gulf region to protect ships from Iranian seizuresThe U.S. is sending additional fighter jets and a warship to the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman to increase security in the wake of Iranian attempts to seize commercial ships there.
California to endure flash floods, mudslides as series of atmospheric rivers continues
Read full article: California to endure flash floods, mudslides as series of atmospheric rivers continuesThe weather situation in California could get worse over the next week, potentially bringing flash floods, mudslides and at least 3 to 6 feet of snow.
Snow pummels parts of Northeast; thousands without power
Read full article: Snow pummels parts of Northeast; thousands without powerUtility crews were racing Saturday to restore power to tens of thousands of customers across New England and New York after a powerful storm dumped 2 feet of snow in some places.
Here’s where you could experience post-Thanksgiving travel trouble
Read full article: Here’s where you could experience post-Thanksgiving travel troubleThankfully, for pre-thanksgiving travel, the weather was relatively quiet. But for return travel, it may be a different story with a large storm system diving into the southern Plains this Black Friday.
Major US snowstorm cancels more flights at Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Major US snowstorm cancels more flights at Orlando International AirportNortheast residents were urged to stay off the roads with temperatures beginning to drop Friday evening as a major winter storm turned already slippery roads and sidewalks into ice-covered hazards.
This video of bubble solution freezing on a cold morning is mesmerizing
Read full article: This video of bubble solution freezing on a cold morning is mesmerizingIt seems like it’s colder than usual just about everywhere in the country these days, which is obviously making a lot of folks sick and tired of the chilly weather.
Massive blizzard set to bury Northeast in snow, send bone-chilling cold to Florida
Read full article: Massive blizzard set to bury Northeast in snow, send bone-chilling cold to FloridaParts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are gearing up for several feet of snow, while parts of the South are getting ready for the coldest air in years. Through Friday, off of the Carolinas, a storm system will start to strengthen as it lifts north. Over the weekend, the storm is set to explode, potentially dropping more than two feet of snow in spots along the East Coast.
Osceola County sees high demand for COVID-19 testing after holiday break
Read full article: Osceola County sees high demand for COVID-19 testing after holiday breakThe surge in the county’s positivity rate comes despite Osceola County leading the Central Florida region with 79% of its population vaccinated.
$5,000 reward offered for information on Orlando shooting that killed 22-year-old
Read full article: $5,000 reward offered for information on Orlando shooting that killed 22-year-oldA reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for anyone with information on a fatal shooting that occurred in December 2021, Orlando police said.
Another round of snow before thaw comes to frigid Northwest
Read full article: Another round of snow before thaw comes to frigid NorthwestA thaw-out is coming for the frozen Seattle and Portland, Oregon, but not before another round of snow that could compound problems for a region more accustomed to winter rain than arctic blasts.
'So difficult': Winter snow, cold slam Northwest and Sierra
Read full article: 'So difficult': Winter snow, cold slam Northwest and SierraSnow, ice and unseasonable cold in the Pacific Northwest and the Sierra Nevada are continuing to disrupt traffic, cause closures and force people to find refuge in emergency warming shelters.
No indoor funerals: Some Marion County churches, funeral homes agree
Read full article: No indoor funerals: Some Marion County churches, funeral homes agreeA group made up of roughly 30 churches and six funeral homes throughout Marion County have decided not to hold funerals indoors for the remainder of the year.
Up to 3 feet of snow: Potentially historic storm expected on the Front Range this weekend
Read full article: Up to 3 feet of snow: Potentially historic storm expected on the Front Range this weekendORLANDO, Fla. – It’s going to feel like early summer in Central Florida this weekend, but winter will rage on out west. Weekend winter stormThe heaviest snow is expected to fall in the Front Range of the Rockies over the weekend. As much as 3 feet of snow could fall in this area. Isolated higher amounts could even be possible as this storm slowly lifts into the Upper Midwest late in the weekend. This part of the country certainly receives its fair share of snow, but amounts like these will be historic to parts of the Front Range.
Five times Florida saw snow in March
Read full article: Five times Florida saw snow in MarchThat doesn’t mean it doesn’t snow in Florida. Florida has plenty of moisture given the subtropical environment, but it’s usually the lack of cold temperatures that keeps snow at bay. In order for snow to fall the air has to be at freezing, 32 degrees Fahrenheit, or below. According to their records, that amount of snow was the highest total for Florida within a 24-hour period. For Florida, not pictured below, the superstorm produced up to four inches of snow along the panhandle.
Most of U.S. covered with snow after massive winter storms
Read full article: Most of U.S. covered with snow after massive winter stormsORLANDO, Fla. – Rounds of significant winter weather have forced most of the US into a deep freeze. Following a historic snowstorm earlier in the week that brought heavy snow from Seattle to Texas and into the Great Lakes region, nearly 75 percent of the country has snow on the ground. AdThe snow made it all the way down to the Gulf Coast in Texas Monday. pic.twitter.com/Lj3eWUf2y0 — Justin Stapleton (@KPRC2Justin) February 15, 2021More snow and ice will be likely across the Deep South and Mid Atlantic through the upcoming weekend. How many inches of snow fell in your area?
7-year-old boy dies after homemade igloo collapses
Read full article: 7-year-old boy dies after homemade igloo collapsesBERLIN – A 7-year-old boy has died in eastern Switzerland after a homemade igloo collapsed on him and his father, police said Wednesday. The accident happened Tuesday in Tarasp in southeastern Switzerland. Police in Graubuenden canton said the collapse buried the boy and his father under snow. The father was able to extract himself and searched for his son with help from others. The boy was found after about 15 minutes and was flown to a hospital in Chur, where he died.
Tornado kills 3 in North Carolina; bitter cold sweeps Plains
Read full article: Tornado kills 3 in North Carolina; bitter cold sweeps PlainsAdNorth Carolina's Brunswick County had little notice of the dangerous weather, and a tornado warning was not issued until the storm was already on the ground. Texas officials said more than 400,000 doses due now will not arrive until at least Wednesday because of the storm. The tornado that hit North Carolina's Brunswick County was an EF3 with winds estimated at 160 mph (257 kph), the weather service said on Twitter. Several cities had record lows: In Minnesota, the Hibbing/Chisholm weather station registered minus 38 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 39 degrees Celsius). Sioux Falls, South Dakota, dropped to minus 26 Fahrenheit (minus 26 degrees Celsius).
In Athens, rare snow blankets Acropolis, halts vaccinations
Read full article: In Athens, rare snow blankets Acropolis, halts vaccinationsSnow covers the ancient Acropolis hill in Athens, Tuesday, Feb.16, 2021. The snow, an unusual sight in the Greek capital of more than 3 million residents, also stopped most public transport services. The snow arrived as Athens and several other parts of Greece remain in lockdown to curb coronavirus infections. In neighboring Turkey, heavy snow and blizzards forced the closure of a highway in northwest Turkey. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with emergency response leaders to assist residents in blacked-out areas and villages cut off by the snow.
Massive winter storm hits US: Power cut across Texas; snow, ice blanket southern Plains
Read full article: Massive winter storm hits US: Power cut across Texas; snow, ice blanket southern Plains“This event was well beyond the design parameters for a typical, or even an extreme, Texas winter that you would normally plan for. In Kansas, where wind chills dropped to as low as minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 34 degrees Celsius) in some areas, Gov. At DFW, the temperature was 4 degrees Fahrenheit (-15 degrees Celsius) — 3 degrees (-16 degrees) colder than Moscow. In Houston, officials said Bush Intercontinental Airport runways would remain closed until at least 1 p.m. Tuesday, a day longer than previously expected. The southern Plains had been gearing up for the winter weather for the better part of the weekend.
Wintry weather blanketing US making rare dip to Gulf Coast
Read full article: Wintry weather blanketing US making rare dip to Gulf Coast"Typically, we just don’t have quite this much cold air in place that far south,” said Marc Chenard, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center. AdChenard said significant ice and up to 12 inches (30 centimeters) of snow were expected across parts of the southern Plains into Monday. Winter weather conditions are affecting large portions of the U.S., but it is rare for them to extend so far south, Chenard said. The airline said the storm was also affecting their flights across the region, with operations reduced and canceled at airports across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Utilities warned of the likelihood for additional power outages due to falling tree limbs.
Winter keeps stranglehold on much of U.S. with coast-coast snow, ice and bitter cold
Read full article: Winter keeps stranglehold on much of U.S. with coast-coast snow, ice and bitter coldORLANDO, Fla. – This will be one of those weeks of winter when the rest of the nation looks at Florida with disgust. While much of the nation is dealing with an Arctic outbreak, Florida will sit this round of winter out. This storm will then dive south into the Southern Plains bringing with it more snow and ice. Snow and ice will once again be likely the Mississippi River Valley and Mid Atlantic as a result of the same storm Monday and Tuesday. Florida may get in on the winter fun by next weekend with a little more cold spilling down the peninsula.
Dutch will extend coronavirus curfew until March 3
Read full article: Dutch will extend coronavirus curfew until March 3Snow covers a houseboat in Amsterdam, as snow and strong winds blanketed much of the Netherlands, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)THE HAGUE – The Dutch government announced Monday it is extending the country's curfew until March 3, declaring that was necessary to slow the spread of the more infectious coronavirus variant first detected in Britain. The country's 9 p.m.-to-4:30 a.m. curfew was introduced Jan. 23 and triggered days of riots in towns and cities across the Netherlands. However, the unrest has since subsided and the vast majority of residents adhere to the curfew. Last week, Prime Minister Mark Rutte extended most of the country's tough lockdown measures, already in force since mid-December, until March 2.
Heavy snowstorm pounds Germany, upends travel
Read full article: Heavy snowstorm pounds Germany, upends travel(AP Photo/Peter Dejong)BERLIN – A snowstorm and strong winds pounded northern and western Germany on Sunday, forcing trains to cancel trips and leading to hundreds of vehicle crashes. The German Weather Service DWD urged people to stay at home and authorities brought homeless people into warm shelters amid the sub-freezing temperatures. AdThe Bundesliga soccer game between Arminia Bielefeld and Werder Bremen was called off hours before kickoff Sunday because of the snowstorm. In Wuppertal, in western Germany, firefighters had to rescue six passengers out of the city's famous elevated railway after a train stopped moving due to the icy conditions. AdIn the Netherlands, snow blanketed much of the country, forcing the government to cancel a weekly crisis meeting to discuss the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Love triangle’ leads to fatal shooting at Volusia facility, sheriff says
Read full article: ‘Love triangle’ leads to fatal shooting at Volusia facility, sheriff saysDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A 31-year-old man was fatally shot Thursday morning at the Volusia County vehicle maintenance facility in an apparent “love triangle” dispute, according to Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Everyone involved is a Volusia County employee, according to the sheriff. He is now charged with first-degree murder in this case and remained in the Volusia County Branch Jail with no bond. Volusia County government officials said they are cooperating with the sheriff’s office. “Our immediate concern is for the safety and welfare of our employees,” Volusia County Manager George Recktenwald said in a statement.
2 dead in crash with tractor-trailer on US 27 in Lake County
Read full article: 2 dead in crash with tractor-trailer on US 27 in Lake CountyCLERMONT, Fla. – Two people were killed early Thursday in a crash in Lake County, forcing a major roadway to close for hours, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The crash involved multiple vehicles, including a tractor-trailer, according to troopers. An image tweeted by the FHP shows at least two vehicles crashed into the side of a jackknifed tractor-trailer. AdRecord show the 68-year-old man driving the tractor-trailer lost control for an unknown reason, which caused the vehicle to jackknife across the northbound lanes. The 53-year-old Orlando man driving the SUV and the 56-year-old Davenport man driving the sedan both died at the scene.
First interfaith vaccination site opens in South Florida
Read full article: First interfaith vaccination site opens in South FloridaRon DeSantis announced a new Florida vaccine site Thursday that will be located at the Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center. pic.twitter.com/2PRjbbwpH5 — Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) February 4, 2021The vaccination site is one of Florida’s first sites located at a synagogue. It will also be one of the first interfaith vaccination sites for seniors from the Jewish, Christian and Muslim communities. “And that’s vaccinated over 13,000 individuals.”The new site will be the first vaccine faith event that incorporates multiple faiths. In Central Florida, DeSantis said that he wants to do more with the vaccination site at The Villages.
Death investigation underway near Old Winter Garden Road
Read full article: Death investigation underway near Old Winter Garden RoadORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A death investigation is underway Thursday morning near Old Winter Garden Road, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. [TRENDING: Injunctions filed against girl slammed by deputy | SpaceX launches satellites | OK to dream: Snow in Florida?] Authorities have not provided any further information about the nature of the death investigation, including identifying information about the victim. Check back for more information on this developing story.
It’s OK to dream as the Euro snowfall forecast goes wild near the Florida-Georgia line
Read full article: It’s OK to dream as the Euro snowfall forecast goes wild near the Florida-Georgia lineJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – About two or three times each winter, the global forecast models (Euro and GFS) fly off the rails. This year’s crazy story is coming from the Euro Global Forecast Model. AdThe result is to stream onshore moisture while there is just enough cold air to allow for snow in Southern Georgia. The 00z Wednesday Euro Snowfall Forecast rides off the rails over Southern Georgia. Just like the movie “Dumb and Dumber” when Jim Carey asked what were his chances of becoming Lauren Holly’s boyfriend?
The Latest: Wet snow turns to sleet in northern New England
Read full article: The Latest: Wet snow turns to sleet in northern New EnglandA sprawling, lumbering winter storm has walloped the Eastern U.S., shutting down coronavirus vaccination sites, closing schools and halting transit. In its second day in the Northeast, a snow storm left nearly 15 inches (38 centimeters) of snow piled up in parts of New Hampshire. The Yale New Haven Health system, which runs several hospitals in southern Connecticut, said its vaccination sites were closed Tuesday and staff were contacting people to reschedule appointments. In New England, nearly 15 inches (38 centimeters) of snow piled up in southeast New Hampshire, and the mountains were getting heavy snow as well. The National Weather Service reported 30 inches of snow fell in parts of Sussex and Morris counties on Monday.
Vaccinations resume as not-quite-historic snowstorm fades
Read full article: Vaccinations resume as not-quite-historic snowstorm fadesCoronavirus vaccination sites across the Northeastern U.S. are getting back up and running after a two-day snowstorm that also shut down public transport, closed schools and canceled flights. Some vaccination sites in New York City remained closed, but others, including those run by the public hospital system, were open Tuesday. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Coronavirus vaccination sites across the Northeast ramped back up Tuesday after a two-day snowstorm that also shut down public transport, closed schools and stranded travelers with canceled flights. Some vaccination sites in the city remained closed, but others, including those run by the public hospital system, were open Tuesday. Tom Wolf declared a disaster emergency after snowfall of up to 30 inches (76 centimeters) throughout central and eastern regions.
Major snowstorm heads to Northeast after blanketing Midwest
Read full article: Major snowstorm heads to Northeast after blanketing MidwestIt was already impacting coronavirus vaccinations in New York and New Jersey, with appointments for Monday needing to be canceled and rescheduled. The storm system blanketed parts of the Midwest in the most snow some places had seen in several years. In Wisconsin, snow depths in some counties near Lake Michigan had reached more than 15 inches (38 centimeters), and the snow was still falling. AdThree to 5 inches (8 to 13 centimeters) of snow arrived in central Ohio by early Sunday, making for some slippery roads. Much of the region could see blizzard-like conditions, with a foot to 18 inches (30 to 45 centimeters) of snow.
Massive winter storm expected to bring snow, ice to Mid-Atlantic, Northeast
Read full article: Massive winter storm expected to bring snow, ice to Mid-Atlantic, NortheastUp to two feet of snow is possible in parts on the northeast. ORLANDO, Fla. – The winter storm that extends from the Canadian border to the Gulf of Mexico is ramping up for parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Future radarUp to two feet of snow is possible from Southeast Pennsylvania to New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts. A winter storm watch covers all of Massachusetts, Vermont and Maine with the potential for heavy snow arriving late Monday. This snow and ice is part of a system that will bring another blast of cold air to Central Florida Monday.
100″ of snow in a week: Atmospheric river bringing rounds of heavy snow to Sierra Nevada mountains
Read full article: 100″ of snow in a week: Atmospheric river bringing rounds of heavy snow to Sierra Nevada mountainsA series of storms will ride down the West Coast of the U.S. bringing lower elevation rain and heavy mountain snow to California. An atmospheric river (narrow green stripe) will set up on the West Coast of the U.S. by the middle of the week producing heavy rain and mountain snow for much of California. An atmospheric river is a narrow flowing column of moisture responsible for producing significant rain and/or snow. These are most common along the West Coast of the U.S. with developing Pacific storms. West Coast StormAn upper-level low sliding down the California coast will induce the atmospheric river allowing for continuous heavy rain and snow for days.
Snowcat Ridge, Florida’s only snow park, closes for the season
Read full article: Snowcat Ridge, Florida’s only snow park, closes for the seasonSnowcat Ridge Alpine Snow Park is closing for the season Monday after opening on Nov. 20. Florida’s first snow park can only operate while temperatures remain low enough to keep the snow frozen. Less than a month after opening, Snowcat Ridge was shut down due to health and safety violations. Inspectors issued violations to the snow park concerning its use of temporarily modified shipping containers in the Alpine Village, the company said. A Snowcat Ridge official said the park will reopen in November but the exact date is to be determined.