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Worst Winter Storm In Years Slams Northeast: Latest Snowfall, Ice, Power Outage Numbers Worst Winter Storm In Years Slams Northeast: Latest Snowfall, Ice, Power Outage Numbers
Worst Winter Storm In Years Slams Northeast: Latest Snowfall, Ice, Power Outage Numbers A sprawling, dangerous storm is pounding the Northeast with heavy snow, crippling ice, and widespread power outages continuing to grow across dozens of states. The National Weather Service says snow, sleet, and freezing rain will continue through Sunday night, Jan. 25, nto early Monday, Jan. 26, in the worst winter storm in five years. The latest briefing highlights widespread heavy snow across the Mid‑Atlantic and Northeast, with a widespread 8-10 inches of snowfall, and higher totals ranging from 10 to 20 inches expected through the overnight.  Many locations in the New York metropo…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Erin’s Possible Paths: Projections Show Where Storm Could Go As It Nears Hurricane Strength Erin’s Possible Paths: Projections Show Where Storm Could Go As It Nears Hurricane Strength
Erin’s Possible Paths: Projections Show Where Storm Could Go As It Nears Hurricane Strength A strengthening tropical storm in the Atlantic is capturing attention, and for good reason.  "Erin is forecast to intensify into a major hurricane by the weekend, prompting heightened alerts across the Caribbean and along the US East Coast," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva. “At this point in the hurricane season, everyone needs to be prepared.  "Make sure your emergency supplies are stocked up, review your safety plans and evacuation routes, and check your insurance coverage. The climatological peak of hurricane season is just four weeks away.”  Acco…

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First Hurricane Of Atlantic Season Predicted To Form: Here's Timing First Hurricane Of Atlantic Season Predicted To Form: Here's Timing
First Hurricane Of Atlantic Season Predicted To Form: Here's Timing The Atlantic hurricane season is about to heat up, with forecasters predicting the first hurricane of 2025 will form this week and could intensify into a major storm as it churns westward across open waters. Now a tropical rainstorm, the system developed near the Cabo Verde Islands in the central Atlantic Ocean over the weekend. New Update: Major Hurricane Possible As Atlantic System Likely To Rapidly Strengthen On Sunday, Aug. 10, AccuWeather became the first source to issue a track and intensity forecast for the system, which is projected to strengthen late in the week and could reach …

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Major Hurricane Slams Mexico As Rare Early Season Storm Major Hurricane Slams Mexico As Rare Early Season Storm
Major Hurricane Slams Mexico As Rare Early Season Storm A powerful hurricane has slammed into southern Mexico, marking a historic first for the tropical calendar. Hurricane Erick made landfall early Thursday, June 19, near the southwestern coast of Oaxaca as a Category 3 storm, unleashing destructive winds, storm surge, and torrential rainfall. It is the first major hurricane on record to strike Mexico during the month of June. "Erick has been moving through an area with exceptionally warm ocean waters, plenty of moisture and very little disruptive wind shear," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said. "Rapid intensification…

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by Joe Lombardi