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Severe thunderstorms blasted Chicago with wind gusts over 70 mph, ripping down trees and power lines, shattering windows, and triggering flash floods; hundreds of flights were canceled or delayed at O’Hare and Midway, with forecasters warning of more storms tonight and Thursday and even a possible tornado threat before conditions clear by Friday.
Central North Carolina is under a Level 4 moderate risk Monday as a strong cold front moves through, likely bringing a line of storms with damaging winds (potentially over 75 mph), a 15–30% tornado chance, hail, and up to about 0.75 inches of rain. Numerous counties are closing schools or moving to remote learning; temperatures near 70 ahead of the front will fall sharply Monday night with colder air and gusty winds.
Chicago is under a Red Flag Warning through Wednesday night due to warm temperatures and gusty winds—up to 45 mph—that raise the fire risk. Any grass or brush fires could spread quickly; highs will reach the upper 60s, with a wind advisory for areas north and northwest of the city, and the highest risk along and west of Fox Valley and I-55.
Forecasters trimmed snowfall expectations for southeastern Virginia ahead of a weekend Nor'easter, with Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach likely to see about 3–4 inches, while northeastern North Carolina could get 7–9 inches or more. The Peninsula is expected to fare better (Williamsburg about an inch; Newport News and Hampton 2–3 inches). Snow should begin Saturday afternoon, peak early Sunday, and end Sunday morning. A winter storm warning and high wind advisories remain in effect, withgusts of 58–60 mph along the coast, possible whiteout conditions, dangerous wind chills, and potential tidal flooding. Local crews are pre-treating roads and some ferry service could be suspended.
A winter storm warning covers most of Hampton Roads from Saturday morning to Sunday evening, with expected snowfall of 7–12 inches regionwide (coastal areas may see more), strong winds up to 58–60 mph, and potential blizzard conditions along with coastal tidal flooding; wind chills near zero and travel disruptions or power outages are likely, so residents should prepare.
An offshore storm expected to strengthen into a bomb cyclone could bring heavy snow to Massachusetts on Sunday, with southeastern Massachusetts, the Outer Cape and Nantucket at highest risk (6–12 inches if it tracks closer). Boston has about a 30% chance of 6 inches or more, while interior areas may see little snow; coastal flooding and 50–60 mph gusts are possible, and outages could occur. Cold temperatures precede the storm, and forecasters are awaiting a more precise track before final snow maps are issued.
A strong polar cold front is arriving in Central Texas between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. Saturday, bringing gusty winds of 25-45 mph, sharply dropping temperatures into the low 40s, and wind chills in the 20s and 30s. Despite sunshine, Saturday's highs will only reach the upper 50s, with more pleasant weather returning by Sunday and next week, featuring highs in the 60s and lows in the 40s.
Strong winds with gusts up to 70 mph are impacting Western New York, causing power outages, followed by lake effect snow that could accumulate 4-8 inches in some areas, leading to travel issues and blowing snow through midweek.
Southern California is experiencing ongoing wild weather with wind gusts up to 65 mph forecasted until Tuesday, posing risks of downed trees, power outages, and difficult travel, especially in mountainous and valley regions, following recent heavy rains and storms.
A strong cold front is bringing howling winds, dropping temperatures into the 30s and 20s, with gusts exceeding 70 MPH in Maryland, leading to a high wind warning, scattered power outages, and a cold, windy start to the new year.
A strong cold front is arriving in Central Texas this evening, bringing gusty winds, a significant temperature drop, and scattered light showers, with much cooler temperatures expected on Monday. Temperatures will rebound to the 60s and 70s by New Year's, with minimal rain chances later in the week.
Strong winds reaching 114 mph caused significant damage to the UC Lick Observatory, including tearing off part of the dome shutter and exposing sensitive equipment, leading to a temporary closure for repairs that are expected to take months. No injuries occurred, and staff are working to assess and restore the facility, which is used for research and public visits.
The National Weather Service in Colorado has issued a rare 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' for high fire danger due to strong winds, record warmth, and dry conditions, especially in the Foothills, with wind gusts up to 105 mph and temperatures breaking records, coupled with upcoming snowstorms in the high country.
Stormy weather in Massachusetts caused power outages affecting 21,000 customers, with high winds and fallen trees disrupting travel and causing delays and cancellations at Logan Airport, as authorities warn of ongoing severe conditions.
Power outages in parts of the Denver metro area continue due to dangerous wind gusts exceeding 100 mph, with authorities conducting extensive inspections before restoring power, amid a prolonged wind event and severe weather warnings.