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CNN, STRINGER, NEBRASKA STATE PATROL, @NEBRASKADO, WBBM, WLS By Nouran Salahieh and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — A blizzard-fueling winter storm is sweeping across the Plains and upper Midwest with heavy snow, freezing rain and strong winds, making for dangerous travel during the busy holiday week. The storm’s frequent wind gusts of 50 to 60

By Nouran Salahieh and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — Parts of the eastern US will face tricky holiday travel after avoiding deadly blizzard conditions and ice that slammed the central US earlier this week. A batch of steady rain will move across the mid-Atlantic through Wednesday afternoon and push into the Northeast by Wednesday evening.

By Sara Smart and Ross Levitt, CNN (CNN) — Dense fog in the Chicago area caused delays and cancellations on Sunday morning at Midway Airport amid the busy travel rush. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at Chicago’s Midway Airport for most of Sunday morning due to low visibility in the area, but it has since been lifted. There is

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Rain, wind and snow may deal a blow to holiday cheer for some travelers in the central US this weekend, with disruptions possible on the ground and in the air. The 10-day holiday travel period starting Saturday is likely to be the busiest ever at US airports, according

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — Chances are, you can blame the weather if your flight plans get upended during the holiday travel rush. Weather is the largest cause of air traffic troubles in the US and accounts for 75% of all reported delays, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. But not all weather

KCAL, KCBS, VAZQUEZ FAMILY, GARY HARBOUR, PHOTOS OBTAINED BY KCBS, X , @_SILVER_CRONE_, CNN, Photos Obtained by KCBS/KCAL, X /@_SILVER_CRONE_ By Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — A driver died in Los Angeles County early Friday after his vehicle hydroplaned and crashed before submerging in water from heavy rainfall in parts of Southern California. The death

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — A driver died in Los Angeles County early Friday after his vehicle hydroplaned and crashed before submerging in water from heavy rainfall in parts of Southern California. The death occurred in the city of Carson as an atmospheric river delivered heavy rains and coastal flooding to portions of Southern

By Elisa Raffa, CNN meteorologist (CNN) — Winter is here, but for most of the United States, it’s feeling less and less like it. At 10:27 p.m. ET on Thursday, Earth’s Northern Hemisphere will be at its greatest tilt from the sun, marking the winter solstice: the shortest day of the year and the official

KFSN By Aya Elamroussi, Robert Shackelford, Sara Tonks and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — An atmospheric river continues to unload a deluge of rainfall across Southern California Thursday, leaving roadways flooded and prompting evacuations ahead of the holiday weekend. The atmospheric river poured more than 4 inches of rain over parts of the region from

By Aya Elamroussi, Robert Shackelford, Sara Tonks and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — An atmospheric river continues to unload a deluge of rainfall across Southern California Thursday, leaving roadways flooded and prompting evacuations ahead of the holiday weekend. The atmospheric river poured more than 4 inches of rain over parts of the region from late

WMTW, WMUR, WCVB, WPTZ, WGME, JASON NELSON, BLACK FLY MEDIA, AUGUST PUBLIC WORKS, STRINGR, CNN, WMTW, WMUR, WCVB, WPTZ, WGME, Jason Nelson/Black Fly Media, August Public Works, Stringr By Holly Yan, Elizabeth Wolfe, Dave Hennen and Celina Tebor, CNN (CNN) — A deadly storm that deluged much of the the Northeast has given way to

By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — For those who need chilly weather and snow to get into the holiday spirit, the run-up to Christmas will be disappointing across much of the US. Millions will see unseasonably mild conditions through early next week, and for some Christmas Day will end up warmer than Halloween. This

By Allison Chinchar, CNN (CNN) — As millions gear up to travel for the upcoming holidays, heavy rain, snow, and gusty winds may delay Californians taking to the sky and roadways for the next few days. A flood watch is in place for over 20 million people across Southern California, including Los Angeles, as an

By Holly Yan, Elizabeth Wolfe, Dave Hennen and Celina Tebor, CNN (CNN) — A deadly storm that deluged much of the the Northeast has given way to frigid temperatures as tens of thousands of people grapple with no electricity in the cold. More than 140,000 Maine power customers – such as homes and businesses –

CNN, WCSC By Mary Gilbert, Elizabeth Wolfe and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — At least four people died across four states as a powerful storm battered parts of the East Coast over the weekend and stretched into the Northeast Monday, knocking out power, washing out roads and prompting one community’s evacuation. A 72-year-old woman died

By Mary Gilbert, Elizabeth Wolfe and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — At least four people died across four states as a powerful storm battered parts of the East Coast over the weekend and stretched into the Northeast Monday, knocking out power, washing out roads and prompting one community’s evacuation. A 72-year-old woman died in South

CNN By Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — A strengthening storm that hit Florida with heavy rains and powerful winds this weekend is roaring its way up the East Coast, threatening floods, dangerous surf, power outages and travel disruptions. More than 12 inches of rain fell near Georgetown, South Carolina on Sunday, according to the National

By Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — A strengthening storm that hit Florida with heavy rains and powerful winds this weekend is roaring its way up the East Coast, threatening floods, dangerous surf, power outages and travel disruptions. More than 12 inches of rain fell near Georgetown, South Carolina on Sunday, according to the National Weather

CNN, WESH By Mary Gilbert and Taylor Ward, CNN (CNN) — A powerful storm started drenching Florida Saturday and is expected to strengthen as it tracks up the East Coast through the weekend, unleashing heavy rainfall, gusty winds and coastal hazards along the way. A blockbuster snowstorm is not expected, despite the time of year,

By Mary Gilbert and Abigail Holmes, CNN (CNN) — A storm headed for the Northeast is expected to be another rainy, blustery mess – leaving parts of the snow-starved region pining for any significant snow. Several major Northeast cities are enduring record-long waits for significant snowfall that has left them missing feet of snow over