United States of America is on alert for strong blizzards, tornadoes and frost in the southern, central and parts of the western states, reported the US National Weather Service (NWS) and other specialized agencies.
“A significant winter storm will move from the Central Plains into the upper Midwest during the Tuesday and Wednesday. The storm will bring areas of heavy snow, ice, severe thunderstorms and heavy rain,” the NWS said via its social media.
The worst affected areas will be Northern California, Texas, Idaho, Minnesota, Colorado, Utah, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, New Mexico, Arizona, Wisconsin, Michigan, South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska. others, during the first week of the year.
“Winter storm warnings have been issued from the Rockies to the Great Lakes to cover expected snow and ice,” the agency said.
In some states they are expected between six and 12 inches of snowbut since it has already snowed in those areas a few days ago, the accumulation will be greater.
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The storm made landfall in the United States on Monday, January 2 and is estimated to continue through this Wednesday. However, it could extend into the weekend, so the National Weather Service recommends keeping an eye out for weather notifications
“High rates of rainfall and localized flooding are possible today. Don’t drive on a flooded road. You don’t know what’s happening underwater. Plan multiple routes to get to a destination. Slow down if it’s dark, you won’t see a flooded road until there are inside,” suggests the NWS.
Source: Clarin
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