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Tornado confirmed in Delaware as powerful storm moves east

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A damaging tornado struck Delaware on Saturday, as a violent storm system that left nearly two dozen dead made its way into the Northeast. A damaging tornado struck Delaware on Saturday, as a violent storm system that left nearly two dozen dead in the South and Midwest made its way into the Northeast. A confirmed tornado was located near Bridgeville in Sussex County shortly after 6 p.m. ET Saturday, moving east at 50 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Downed trees and wires were reported in the area. A still from a video of a funnel cloud in Bridgeville, Delaware, posted by the Sussex County Government, April 1, 2023. Sussex County Government MORE: Tornado updates: At least 21 dead, dozens injured across 6 states The Sussex County Emergency Operations Center said that first responders are investigating reports of damage, including downed trees and wires, after a "funnel cloud was sighted" around that time n the Bridgeville-Greenwood areas. Severe weather was p...

Buffalo's deadly blizzard by the numbers: What made the storm so historic

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The deadly Buffalo winter storm brought treacherous snow, winds and cold to the area. Here's a closer look at the blizzard by the numbers. It was a once-in-a-generation event. The major winter storm that impacted parts of the U.S. last week devastated Western New York. The Buffalo region, which is no stranger to snow, was walloped with prolonged whiteout conditions and freezing temperatures that contributed to dozens of fatalities. Abandoned cars block a road following a winter storm in Buffalo, New York, Dec. 27, 2022. Lindsay Dedario/Reuters New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has called the Christmas weekend storm the " blizzard of the century." "This will go down in history as the most devastating storm in Buffalo's long storied history of having battled … many, many major storms," Hochul, a Buffalo native, said during a Christmas morning news conference. MORE: Buffalo braces for possible flooding as temperatures rise after major storm Heather Kenyon, a meteo...

Evacuation warnings amid flooding after California storm

Evacuation warnings were in place in rural Northern California on New Year’s Day after a powerful storm brought drenching rain or heavy snowfall to much of the state, breaching levees, snarling traffic and closing major highways SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Evacuation warnings were in place in rural Northern California on New Year's Day after a powerful storm brought drenching rain or heavy snowfall to much of the state, breaching levees, snarling traffic and closing major highways. Major flooding occurred in agricultural areas about 20 miles (32 kilometers) south of Sacramento, where rivers swelled beyond their banks and inundated dozens of cars along State Route 99. Emergency crews rescued motorists on New Year's Eve into Sunday morning and the highway remained closed. Residents of the low-lying communities of Point Pleasant, Glanville Tract and Franklin Pond near Interstate 5 were told to prepare to leave before more roadways are cut off by rising water and evacuation b...

Tornado watch in effect for parts of Texas and Louisiana, thunderstorms to develop

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A tornado watch was issued for the South, including parts of eastern Texas, northwestern Louisiana and much of Arkansas. A tornado watch was issued for portions of the South, including parts of eastern Texas, northwestern Louisiana and much of Arkansas on Monday. The tornado watch lasts until 9 p.m. local time, according to the National Weather Service. Strong to severe thunder storm s will develop across the region with the possibility of damaging winds, hail and a brief tornado risk overnight, putting 22 million Americans, from Texas to Tennessee, under alert. MORE: Winter storm bringing snow, ice and tornadoes, expected to wallop US this week Thunderstorms will develop ahead of a cold front making its way through southeast Texas late Monday night into Tuesday morning, according to the NWS. Severe storm watch for States in the U.S. South for the evening of Jan. 2, 2023. ABC News Additionally, the storms could also produce flash flooding through Monday night. Flood watches are in e...

More than 33,000 without power as storm slams into California

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More than 15 million across California are under Flood Alerts this morning as an atmospheric storm moves in. With more than 15 million people across California under flood alerts, heavy rain will return to the state on Saturday after an overnight pause. Over 33,000 customers across California are without power as the state continues to be walloped by an ongoing atmospheric river. The state's coastal cities of Aptos and Capitola continue to deal with significant impacts from multiple rounds of rain and coastal flooding. Coastal roads have been partially washed away with many Business es and homes flooded. MORE: California, Nevada no longer under 'exceptional drought' conditions following severe influx of rainfall Another break in the rain will occur during the day Sunday before much of California is slammed by heavy rain overnight Sunday throughout the day Monday. Matt Arthur cleans up debris after large waves surged into the town following a massive storm that hit the ar...

Winter storm bringing snow, ice and tornadoes, expected to wallop US this week

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A strong storm moving through the intermountain West and upper Midwest, with far-reaching impacts to the Gulf of Mexico, will bring blizzard conditions to the North. A strong storm moving through the intermountain West and upper Midwest, with far-reaching impacts to the Gulf of Mexico, will bring blizzard conditions to the North and potential tornadoes in the South. Storms, threatening destructive winds and tornadoes , will develop by noon on Monday from Houston, Texas, to Shreveport, Louisiana, building up throughout the afternoon and getting bigger by Monday evening. Thunderstorms will develop ahead of a cold front making its way through southeast Texas late Monday night into Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service. MORE: San Francisco sees record rain as flooding shuts down highway Over 3 feet of snow fell in the Sierra mountains in California over the weekend. According to the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab, up to 7.5 inches of snow fell per hour on Saturday...

Buffalo braces for flooding as temperatures rise after major storm

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After a historic, deadly snowstorm, Buffalo, New York is now bracing for potential flooding as temperatures are expected to rise. Residents of western New York are going from shoveling snow to filling sandbags as a historic blizzard that killed at least 38 people in metropolitan Buffalo gives way to a big meltdown with temperatures forecast to soar. A record 51 inches of snow over the Christmas weekend paralyzed New York's second largest city, which is now facing fears of flooding as the mercury is expected to climb into the 50s on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. The warm-up has already started, with Buffalo hitting a relatively balmy 40 degrees Thursday morning. MORE: Buffalo storm victims: What we know about the lives lost Pedestrians walk along Ellicott Street in downtown Buffalo, Dec. 28, 2022 in Buffalo, New York. John Normile/Getty Images With mountains of snow piled up in Buffalo and surrounding communities in Erie County, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has ...

Massive storm, brutal cold hitting US this week: What to expect

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As the holiday travel rush begins, a major storm is expected to move from the West Coast to the East Coast, bringing heavy snow, blizzard conditions and damaging winds. As the holiday travel rush begins, a major storm is expected to move from the West Coast to the East Coast, bringing heavy snow, blizzard conditions and damaging winds. This week's forecast On Tuesday morning, the storm is hitting Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, dropping several inches of snow. MORE: Holiday travel forecast: What to know before hitting the roads or the skies By Wednesday afternoon, snow and brutal cold will slam Denver to Minneapolis. On Thursday, the snow moves into Kansas City, St. Louis and Chicago. Snow totals could top 1 foot in parts of the Midwest. The Dec. 20, 2022 weather map is showing major snowstorm the next few days. ABC News MORE: 'Bomb cyclone': What to know about this kind of monster storm On Friday, gusty winds will blow all that snow around and may produce blizzard ...