A severe storm that struck the central and eastern United States on Friday is persisting in its impact on Saturday, bringing with it gusty winds, blizzard conditions, rainfall, snow, and posing the risk of dangerous coastal flooding. Simultaneously, an intense surge of Arctic air is extending south and eastward through the central US, carrying with it the potential for snow and ice in southern regions. The situation is dynamic and evolving, and here is the latest information on the ongoing weather conditions. Stay tuned for updates as the storm continues to unfold.
The New York City Emergency Management Department has issued a Weather Alert for Sunday, cautioning residents about an approaching arctic cold front expected to sweep through the region in the early afternoon. The statement, released late Saturday, highlights the potential for snow squalls that could result in a rapid reduction in visibility, gusty winds, and briefly moderate to heavy snowfall, creating hazardous road conditions. The forecast indicates wind gusts of up to 45 mph in the early afternoon.
Mayor Eric Adams of New York City assured that city teams would be deployed early to salt the streets, and continuous monitoring of the forecast would be in place. He also urged New Yorkers to take necessary precautions in light of the challenging weather conditions. Stay informed and stay safe.
Widespread power outages have affected regions from the Great Lakes to the South due to intense winds, severe thunderstorms, and heavy snow impacting several states on Saturday. The peak of outages occurred late Saturday afternoon, reaching around 550,000 affected customers.
Oregon faces a significant power outage, with over 182,000 customers without electricity, and Washington is also impacted, with nearly 10,000 customers experiencing outages, according to the tracking site PowerOutage.us. A severe storm
In the wake of the storm, strong winds on its trailing edge led to a rise in power outages throughout the morning in the Great Lakes region. As of 3 a.m. ET, Michigan reported the second-highest number of utility customers without power, exceeding 61,000, followed by Wisconsin with over 57,000 customers facing power disruptions. The situation is evolving, and efforts are likely underway to restore power to affected areas.