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Tornado threat rising as storms approach South

30 March 2022

Truckers need to be on high alert across several Southern states as the threat for tornadoes increases.

Severe storms began Tuesday night in the Plains, stretching from Texas to Iowa. The National Weather Service received more than 30 hail and wind damage reports across the region but no tornado reports.

As this system approaches the South on Wednesday, it will gain strength and momentum, driven by atmospheric instability. The...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tornado-threat-rising-as-storms-approach-south

Tornado threat returns to South after deadly storms last week

29 March 2022

For the second week in a row, truckers will face another threat of tornadoes in the Plains and South as an approaching system intensifies.

Last week, more than 50 tornadoes hit from Texas to the Carolinas, including a deadly EF3 tornado just east of downtown New Orleans. This next round of severe storms may also contain strong tornadoes.

Tuesday

The next round of severe weather will begin Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night in...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tornado-threat-returns-to-south-after-deadly-storms-last-week

Stormy weather for truckers this week from coast to coast

28 March 2022

Truckers, especially over-the-road drivers, will hit all kinds of disruptive weather this week from coast to coast.

A low-pressure system and associated cold front moved onto the West Coast late Sunday night and will continue to spread rain across the Southwest and Four Corners regions Monday and Tuesday.

Most of the meaningful rain will drench Southern California, with 2 to 4 inches likely in parts of the Los Angeles and San Diego areas....

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/stormy-weather-for-truckers-this-week-from-coast-to-coast

State of emergency declared in Texas as wildfires rage

21 March 2022

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued an emergency order in 11 counties as rapidly growing large wildfires have burned more than 60,000 acres statewide and forced evacuations in some places.

Approximately 500 people have been evacuated and 50 homes destroyed in central Texas after the massive Eastland Complex...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/state-of-emergency-declared-in-texas-as-wildfires-rage

Snowstorm continues pounding Pacific Northwest

15 March 2022

A storm continues to spin over the Pacific Northwest, dumping heavy snow in the mountains and drenching rain in the valleys.

Several inches of snow piled up Monday in the highest elevations of the Washington Cascades, with another 12 to 24 inches possible through Tuesday night. The National Weather Service is continuing its winter weather advisory for these areas, including Lyman, Stevens Pass, Skykomish, Snoqualmie Pass, Paradise and Longmire. The...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/snowstorm-continues-pounding-pacific-northwest

Flood threat rising across drought-stricken Southeast

9 March 2022

Truckers heading to drought-stricken parts of the Southeast will run into frequent downpours the rest of this week.

While heavy thunderstorms are expected to produce beneficial rain, including in parts of Florida that have been dealing with recent wildfires, the storms will also bring the risk of flooding.

While some cities in the inland Southeast, such as Atlanta, experienced a fairly wet February with 5.29 inches of rain (slightly above average), those along the coasts have been much drier.

Most...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/flood-threat-rising-across-drought-stricken-southeast

Blizzard conditions heading back to Rockies, Plains

8 March 2022

Truckers will face treacherous travel the next two days from the Rockies to the Plains as potential blizzard conditions develop.

A strong cold front from Canada will move across the Rockies and central Plains from Tuesday through Thursday, dumping 12 to 24 inches of snow in some high elevations. This front already triggered snow squalls in Montana Monday night.

Wind gusts will reach 35 to 40 mph at times, leading to whiteouts and possible road closures...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/blizzard-conditions-heading-back-to-rockies-plains

Weekend snowstorm shuts down interstate travel near Denver

7 March 2022

Traffic on Interstate 25 was backed up for hours Sunday in the Denver area due to at least two separate multi-vehicle pileups during a snowstorm. Road closures ensued.

Denver police tweeted they were investigating a multiple-vehicle crash around 4 p.m. MT on the northbound side of I-25. According to the Denver Fire Department, at least 50 vehicles were involved. No serious injuries were reported.

The northbound lanes were closed as traffic was diverted...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/weekend-snowstorm-shuts-down-interstate-travel-near-denver

Strong Sierra snowstorm setting up this weekend

3 March 2022

Truckers will hit a heavy snowstorm and possible road closures this weekend in the eastern California mountains. Chaining up will be a must.

The storm system that has been drenching the Northwest this week will finally move inland, with cold air following. This will help produce snow in the Sierra Nevada for about 24 hours, from Friday afternoon to Saturday afternoon. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the region.

The...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/strong-sierra-snowstorm-setting-up-this-weekend

Record rain floods parts of Northwest

1 March 2022

A persistent atmospheric river of moisture off the Pacific has been flowing into the Northwest since the weekend. Periods of heavy rain have flooded roads and resulted in closures due to landslides.

A section of U.S. Highway 101, about 25 miles northwest of Olympia, Washington, remains closed in both directions due to a landslide. This is according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

A look at the blockage on US 101 at Purdy Cutoff Road. Trees and part of the hillside have...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/record-rain-floods-parts-of-northwest

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