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Central New York faces an active weather pattern: strong winds tonight with wind advisories, a potential for damaging gusts up to 60 mph and isolated tornado risk Monday afternoon along a cold front, followed by wet snow Monday night and a dramatic drop in temperatures that could cause a flash freeze Tuesday morning; conditions are expected to calm by midweek as winter gives way to spring.
A computational study shows Venus’ winds help moderate its extreme day–night temperatures, with highland regions staying nearly constant while lowlands swing by several kelvin; the research also notes frequent dust storms that could affect landers, arguing for a regional approach to mission planning and landing-site selection (e.g., DaVINCI and EnVision).
Pokémon marks its 30th anniversary with a Pokémon Presents announcing Winds and Waves for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027, plus updates to Pokémon XP, the 2026 World Championships, Pokémon Champions, Pokopia, and a celebratory TCG expansion; it also brings FireRed/LeafGreen remakes to Nintendo Switch eShop, a Game Boy Jukebox soundtrack, and Brazilian Portuguese language support, along with a Mystery Gift for Mega Garchomp Z in Legends: Z-A and broader cross-game tie-ins as part of the ongoing What’s Your Favorite? campaign.
A multi-vehicle crash on I-25 south of Pueblo, involving about 30 vehicles including six semis and horse trailers, left four people dead and 29 injured. High winds created dirt and brownout conditions with very low visibility. Northbound I-25 was closed at mile 93 and southbound at mile 94 after the 10 a.m. crash near Pueblo Boulevard; a secondary crash occurred in the southbound lanes. Southbound lanes reopened around 2 p.m., with a longer closure likely for the northbound side as investigators cleared the scene.
Nelly Korda shot an 8-under 64 to move to 13-under and lead the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions as high winds halted the third round; play is scheduled to resume Sunday with a revised schedule and no regrouping of the field.
Forecasters expect snow showers, gusty winds, and cold temperatures across Metro Detroit on Sunday, potentially making roads slick and prompting residents to bundle up.
A powerful winter storm brought heavy snow, strong winds, and dangerous travel conditions to Minnesota, with gusts up to 60 mph and 4-6 inches of additional snow, before giving way to bitter cold temperatures below zero and continued cold weather into the week.
Severe winds reaching 114 mph caused significant damage to Lick Observatory near San Jose, including the collapse of a shutter section and structural beams, leading to a temporary closure for repairs. The historic telescope remains undamaged, but its lenses and electrical systems are vulnerable to rain. The university is assessing the damage and planning restoration efforts, marking the most serious wind-related damage in the observatory's 137-year history.
A series of storms bringing heavy rain, damaging winds, and potential flooding are impacting the San Francisco Bay Area during Christmas week, with the most severe winds expected Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, along with significant Sierra snow affecting travel. The region is under various weather alerts, including flood and high wind watches, with calmer conditions expected later in the week and heavy snowfall in Tahoe.
Strong winds along Colorado's Front Range and Eastern Plains caused widespread power outages affecting over 90,000 Xcel Energy customers, led to school closures, and prompted precautionary measures including power shutoffs to prevent wildfires, with conditions expected to persist into Friday.
The Bay Area is preparing for heavy rain and strong winds during Thursday morning's rush hour, with wind gusts up to 60 mph and an atmospheric river expected to bring significant weather impacts, though not necessarily large rainfall totals. Authorities advise delaying travel and expect potential power outages due to falling trees and limbs. A weaker system is forecasted for the weekend and early next week.
Gusty winds are expected for Halloween with clear, dry conditions and highs in the mid-50s to around 60 degrees, potentially causing some tree limbs to fall, especially north of Highway 50, but the weather will be slightly milder this weekend.
A powerful nor’easter hit New Jersey, bringing wind gusts up to 59 mph along the Jersey Shore, causing flooding, power outages, and hazardous conditions, with warnings in effect until Monday.
A powerful nor’easter is causing heavy rain, damaging winds, and significant coastal flooding along the East Coast, leading to water rescues, travel disruptions, and warnings of severe flooding and beach erosion, with climate change potentially intensifying its impacts.
A powerful nor’easter is threatening the East Coast with heavy rain, damaging winds, and major coastal flooding, especially from North Carolina to New York, with potential impacts on travel, infrastructure, and safety, and is expected to weaken after Monday before giving way to unseasonable heat.