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Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a statewide emergency to streamline coordination, preposition emergency supplies, and brace communities for potential floods, landslides and coastal impacts as El Niño is expected to strengthen into a historic winter.
Orange County has declared a local state of emergency due to severe coastal erosion and high surf that damaged homes and infrastructure along the coast, with officials coordinating with Dana Point, Laguna Beach and others to accelerate sand replenishment and seek state and federal aid ahead of a forecasted El Niño winter storm season.
Winter storms in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes could push U.S. gas prices higher after spikes tied to Iran-related tensions and the Strait of Hormuz. The national average is around $3.63/gal, with past storms showing mixed effects—some events preceded brief dips but were followed by volatility and rebounds—highlighting ongoing energy-price swings driven by weather and geopolitics, as seen in 2026, 2022, 2021, and 2016 data from AAA and the EIA.
Severe winter storms across the US and Canada are disrupting WWE travel for Raw in Toronto and the Saudi Arabia trip to Royal Rumble, with many talents arriving by rented vans or rebooking flights, some being stranded or delayed, and replacements stepping in for absent personnel (e.g., Lilian Garcia filling in for Alicia Taylor).
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky faces dangerous road conditions after historic snowfall and strong winds; authorities aim to clear major routes by Jan. 21, declared a state of emergency after two deaths from falling snow, and continue to monitor food and fuel supplies while warning of icicle and avalanche hazards.
Storms battered makeshift tents in Khan Younis, flooding shelters and leaving families cold as winter deepens; thousands of tents were damaged and infant deaths from the cold rose to four, with aid still hampered by bans on building materials and new NGO vetting rules, complicating relief as Gaza’s civilians remain highly vulnerable.
California is completely drought-free for the first time in 25 years due to recent winter storms that filled reservoirs and ended drought conditions across the state.
Two winter storms are set to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and flash flooding to the northern United States, affecting areas from the northern Rocky Mountains to New England. The first storm will bring snow to the Upper Midwest and New England, while the second storm will impact the Upper Midwest with higher snow accumulations and strong winds. Additionally, flood watches are in place for South Florida and southern New England, with the potential for severe thunderstorms and isolated tornadoes.
US homebuilding experienced its largest drop since April 2020 in January, with housing starts falling by 14.8% compared to the previous month, largely due to winter storms and higher mortgage rates. Building permits also decreased by 1.5%, indicating a continuing housing shortage ahead, according to Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors.
Boston is preparing for its first significant snowfall in almost two years, breaking a record streak without four inches of snow. Climate scientists warn that the region is losing snow faster than anywhere else in North America, with warming temperatures exacerbating global warming. The upcoming snowfall is expected to impact traffic, prompting preparations such as checking car lights and windshield wipers, filling up gas tanks, and having ice scrapers ready.
Memphis, with over 600,000 residents, is enduring its fourth day under a boil water notice due to broken pipes caused by sub-freezing temperatures, snow, and ice. Repair crews are working to fix the issues, with the hope of restoring water service to most customers by Tuesday. However, residents will likely need to continue boiling water through Thursday due to concerns about harmful bacteria contaminating the water supply. The city's water system is not the only one in Tennessee facing problems, as 28 water systems are under boil water notices and 17 counties are reporting operational issues with their water utilities.
Winter storms have caused at least 72 deaths across the United States, with 27 of them occurring in Tennessee. Freezing rain and dangerous conditions persist in the Midwest and the South, leading to school closures and urging residents to stay off icy roads. A pickup truck nearly went off a cliff in Maury County, but responders were able to secure the vehicle and rescue the driver.
Subfreezing conditions and treacherous roadways have led to dozens of deaths across the U.S. due to arctic weather, with Memphis, Tennessee, dealing with broken water pipes causing low water pressure for 700,000 people. Crews are working to fix the issue, and the utility expects most people to have water restored within 24 hours. The cold weather has also caused water issues in other parts of Tennessee, with residents facing multiday water outages and potential bursting pipes. Warmer temperatures are predicted for the coming week, but freezing rain and high wind gusts continue to pose travel hazards in some areas.
Deadly Arctic weather continues to grip much of the U.S., with at least 69 deaths reported this January. Memphis is dealing with numerous broken water pipes, and the utility expects most of the 700,000 affected residents to have water service restored within 24 hours. The city, along with others in Tennessee, has issued boil water notices, and residents are facing water outages and shortages. The cold weather has also led to deaths in Tennessee and Mississippi, while treacherous conditions persist in parts of Kansas and Oklahoma. However, warmer temperatures are expected to bring relief in the coming days.
At least 67 people have died in the US due to the deadly Arctic weather, with subfreezing conditions reaching as far south as Texas and Florida. Many have been affected by water outages, with Memphis experiencing broken pipes and low water pressure, leading to a boil water notice for all 400,000 customers. Winter storms this month have caused deaths from hypothermia and road accidents, and freezing rain and high wind gusts are making travel treacherous in parts of Kansas and Oklahoma. However, the end of subzero temperatures is in sight for some parts of the country, with a steady warm-up expected.