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At least 2 dead as Storm Arwen thrashes the UK

November 27, 2021 5:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Hannah Ryan, CNN At least two people are reported to have died as Britain was battered by severe weather with winds reaching speeds of over 90 mph (144 km/h) in some areas. The Met Office said Northumberland in northern England, was hit by overnight gusts of wind of 98 mph (157 km/h) and Devon

Firefighters contain a two-acre brush fire in Los Angeles on November 25.

Thousands without power in Southern California as fierce winds fuel potential wildfire threat for 17 million people

November 26, 2021 2:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN More than 70,000 homes and businesses in Southern California lost power on Thanksgiving as the region battles dangerously dry conditions and high winds, with gusts topping 70 mph in some areas. The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings for parts of multiple counties, including San Diego, Los Angeles and Ventura

People returning home from Thanksgiving festivities may encounter travel delays as a series of storms crisscross the country.

Travel weather gets tricky as many return home from Thanksgiving

November 25, 2021 3:05 PM CNN

By Robert Shackelford, Derek Van Dam, Gene Norman, and Jennifer Gray, CNN Meteorologists Now that your bellies are full and the leftovers are nearly gone, it’s time to warm up the car for that long ride home. People returning home from Thanksgiving festivities may encounter travel delays as a series of storms crisscross the country.

Travel weather gets tricky as many return home from Thanksgiving

November 25, 2021 12:56 PM CNN

By Robert Shackelford, Derek Van Dam, Gene Norman, and Jennifer Gray, CNN Meteorologists Now that your bellies are full and the leftovers are nearly gone, it’s time to warm up the car for that long ride home. People returning home from Thanksgiving festivities may encounter travel delays as a series of storms crisscross the country.

Travel weather gets tricky as many return home from Thanksgiving

November 25, 2021 12:56 PM CNN Newsource

By Robert Shackelford, Derek Van Dam, Gene Norman, and Jennifer Gray, CNN Meteorologists Now that your bellies are full and the leftovers are nearly gone, it’s time to warm up the car for that long ride home. People returning home from Thanksgiving festivities may encounter travel delays as a series of storms crisscross the country.

A red flag warning in Southern California means wildfires could spark over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Strong winds and low humidity increase threat of wildfires and power shutoffs in Southern California over Thanksgiving holiday

November 24, 2021 12:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Joe Sutton and Kelly McCleary, CNN Blustery and dry Santa Ana winds are whipping up a wildfire threat in Southern California this week, threatening a potential power shutoff over the Thanksgiving holiday. A red flag warning affecting 17 million people goes into effect Wednesday morning for Ventura, Los Angeles, portions of San Bernardino, Riverside,

Satellite imagery captured late morning Tuesday shows the calm weather over most of the country.

‘Tranquil’ Thanksgiving travel weather for most, with some minor hiccups for others

November 23, 2021 12:48 PM CNN Newsource

By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist About two-thirds of the country should be truly thankful for the weather this holiday season as Thanksgiving travel picks back up to pre-pandemic levels. “A relatively tranquil stretch of weather persists in the final days leading up to Thanksgiving,” says the Weather Prediction Center (WPC). It only takes a run-of-the

‘Tranquil’ Thanksgiving travel weather for most, with some minor hiccups for others

November 23, 2021 12:48 PM CNN

By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist About two-thirds of the country should be truly thankful for the weather this holiday season as Thanksgiving travel picks back up to pre-pandemic levels. “A relatively tranquil stretch of weather persists in the final days leading up to Thanksgiving,” says the Weather Prediction Center (WPC). It only takes a run-of-the

Australians are bracing for a wet and windy summer for a second year in a row as meteorologists said Tuesday that a La Niña weather event had formed in the Pacific Ocean. A car half submerged in a flood on March 24

La Niña to batter Australia with rain over the summer in a wet and windy holiday period

November 23, 2021 5:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Angela Dewan, CNN Australians are bracing for a wet and windy summer for a second year in a row as meteorologists said Tuesday that a La Niña weather event had formed in the Pacific Ocean. La Niña is expected to impact the country’s north, center and east, including its biggest city, Sydney, during the

Holiday travelers should be thankful as Thanksgiving week kicks off on a tranquil note across much of the Lower 48

Wind, rain and snow could all delay holiday travel this week

November 22, 2021 9:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Holiday travelers should be thankful as Thanksgiving week kicks off on a tranquil note across much of the Lower 48, says the Weather Prediction Center (WPC). Later in the week, when the weather isn’t so tranquil, do what my colleagues at CNN do; #BlameJudson. As a meteorologist, I am used

Blustery winds, chilly temperatures and some snow: Here’s your Thanksgiving week forecast

November 21, 2021 9:00 PM CNN

By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist As millions of Americans gear up to travel this Thanksgiving holiday week, forecast models continue to show a temperature roller-coaster and a potent storm this week. Starting Sunday, several states will face snow, ice and dangerous winds. And a secondary system will bring additional travel troubles for the middle of

Blustery winds, chilly temperatures and some snow: Here’s your Thanksgiving week forecast

November 21, 2021 4:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist As millions of Americans gear up to travel this Thanksgiving holiday week, forecast models continue to show a temperature roller-coaster and a potent storm this week. Starting Sunday, several states will face snow, ice and dangerous winds. And a secondary system will bring additional travel troubles for the middle of

The winter temperature outlook is pictured in a weather map.

Texas could repeat its electricity crisis if extreme weather hits this winter

November 20, 2021 3:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Tyler Mauldin, CNN Several regions of the United States are at risk of widespread power outages if extreme weather hits this winter, according to an assessment by the non-profit North American Reliability Corporation. Texas, which generates more electricity than any other state, could see numerous power plants become inoperable with the right winter storm,

A significant storm system is forecast to bring powerful winds

Storm systems may cause a headache for Thanksgiving travel

November 19, 2021 1:12 PM CNN

By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist A significant storm system is forecast to bring powerful winds, which could mean disruptions at major airports Monday through Wednesday. It may not pack a hefty punch of precipitation. Still, the precipitation will be a nuisance and bring blustery winds more fit for Christmas travel than Thanksgiving travel. “Deepening low

Storm systems may cause a headache for Thanksgiving travel

November 19, 2021 1:12 PM CNN Newsource

By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist A significant storm system is forecast to bring powerful winds, which could mean disruptions at major airports Monday through Wednesday. It may not pack a hefty punch of precipitation. Still, the precipitation will be a nuisance and bring blustery winds more fit for Christmas travel than Thanksgiving travel. “Deepening low

Thanksgiving holiday travel could be a messy one

Weather will impact holiday travel. Here is the day-by-day forecast

November 18, 2021 2:27 PM CNN Newsource

By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist Thanksgiving holiday travel could be a messy one, as forecast models continue to show the potential for plunging temperatures and a “significant storm“ in the coming week. Depending on where you live, it may be best to leave early. Not everyone has flexibility in their travel plans, but if you

Shorts and T-shirts weather today will give way to parkas and scarves in a matter of hours.

The Northeast braces for weather whiplash as shorts give way to parkas

November 18, 2021 10:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Pedram Javaheri, CNN It has been a wild week of varying temperatures for parts of the eastern US, and it’s about to get even more interesting. Fresh off the heels of the season’s coldest air last weekend and drastically warmer temperatures this week, the stage is set for a weather whiplash as shorts and

The Northeast braces for weather whiplash as shorts give way to parkas

November 18, 2021 10:28 AM CNN

By Pedram Javaheri, CNN It has been a wild week of varying temperatures for parts of the eastern US, and it’s about to get even more interesting. Fresh off the heels of the season’s coldest air last weekend and drastically warmer temperatures this week, the stage is set for a weather whiplash as shorts and

A boat goes under an overpass as it speeds along a flooded highway in Abbotsford

One of the largest ports in North America is experiencing big delays due to flooding in Pacific Northwest, officials say

November 18, 2021 4:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Aya Elamroussi, Amy Simonson and Paul P. Murphy, CNN There are significant delays for railways and trucks using the Canadian port city of Vancouver after severe and widespread flooding slammed the Pacific Northwest, officials said Wednesday — and the impact could be felt for days. Vancouver is Canada’s largest port and the third largest

Below-average temperatures are likely in the East

Potential remains for plunging temperatures and a ‘significant storm’ during Thanksgiving week

November 17, 2021 10:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Holiday travel was reduced by the pandemic last year, but this time round it’s expected to look more like business as usual — with crowded airports and train stations and interstates turned into either parking lots or unofficial road races. And while the weather might not stop the masses from