The United States recorded at least 1,855 tornadoes in 2024, unofficially surpassing the previous record of 1,814 set in 2004.
This upcoming system is expected to usher in even colder conditions, with some areas bracing for single-digit lows and temperatures in the low teens — marking the coldest weather of the winter so far.
Several counties across the southern Louisiana and Texas border are braced for an onslaught of powerful winds and heavy snow, with a Blizzard Warning issued by the National Weather Service (NWS). These blizzards,
The Texas power grid managed by ERCOT performed admirably during this week's major winter weather event which brought blizzard conditions to the Gulf Coast.
Along with the warmer weather, North Texans can expect rain returning to the forecast this weekend. There’s a 50% chance of showers and storms late Saturday, Jan. 25, followed by a 40% chance on Sunday, Jan. 26, according to the NWS. Low rain chances (20%) will continue early next week on Monday, Jan. 27, and Tuesday.
Snow totals in Louisiana have broken records. Parts of Florida, Texas and Georgia have also accumulated several inches of snow.
North Texas is likely to see a three-day stretch of bone-chilling cold starting Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
The NWS had blizzard warnings in place for two Texas counties on Tuesday, with additional advisories set for most of the state.
The National Weather Service issued a cold weather advisory for North and Central Texas, with wind chills as low as 5 degrees.
If it warms up enough during the day Tuesday, it’s possible for some of that accumulated snow and ice to melt, but snow or ice that sticks around Tuesday will refreeze Wednesday night, when temperatures are expected to plunge into the 20s or teens, Platt said.
Up to one and half inches of snow accumulation is possible from 6 p.m. this evening through 9 a.m. Tuesday, according to the NWS. Roads and bridges will likely become
Florida snowfall records shattered this week, with Pensacola receiving 8.9 inches, per the National Weather Service, easily topping the four inches that fell in 1954. As North Florida defrosts, schools,