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U.S. Weather Update 12.18.23

Posted by Jarrett on Dec 18, 2023 9:42:43 AM


Summary:
A powerful storm was racing northward across New England today; Heavy rain, strong winds and coastal impacts continue. Colder and windy conditions will spread across the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Appalachians and to the East Coast. Lake effect snow and upslope flow into the Appalachians will bring snow accumulations and difficult travel conditions. The west coast will see more rain and some snow. Impacted Lanes: I-90, I-5, I-80, I-94, I-69, I-65, I-74, I-196, I-96, I-75, I-71, I-77, I-271, I-26, I-95, I-76, I-81, I-78, I-88, I-87, I-91, I-84, I-89, I-91, I-93


Colorado
Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM MST this morning

  • Visibility below 1/2 mile in dense fog.
  • Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. Major routes impacted include portions of Hwy 160 and Hwy 41 in extreme southwest Colorado as well as Hwy 162, Hwy 163 and portions of Hwy 191 in southeast Utah.

Oregon
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 1 AM PST Tuesday morning

  • Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
  • Impacts: Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 

Freezing Fog Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM PST Monday morning

  • Visibility less than one- half mile in freezing fog.
  • Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility and potential frost on bridges.

Maine
Flood Advisory remains in effect until 11 AM EST this morning

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
  • Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.

Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 2 PM EST this afternoon

  • Flash flooding caused by heavy rain and rapid snowmelt.
  • Impacts: Frozen soils will cause rapid runoff produced by rainfall and snowmelt. The area small streams are expected to rise rapidly this morning and flood area roads. Significant rises are possible which could threaten properties in flood prone areas. Travel disruptions will increase throughout the day. The excessive runoff could cause road washouts.

High Wind Warning remains in effect until 1 AM EST Tuesday morning

  • South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
  • Impacts: Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Wind Advisory remains in effect until 1 AM EST Tuesday morning

  • South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
  • Impacts: Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered to numerous power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect until 6 PM EST this evening

  • Storm surge values of 2 to 3 feet and large nearshore waves of 15 to 20 feet will coincide with the Monday afternoon high tide to bring minor to moderate coastal flooding impacts.
  • Impacts: Flooding of low-lying vulnerable locations near the waterfront can be expected with up to a foot inundation in some low lying areas. Flooding will occur along parking lots, parks and roads with only isolated road closures expected.

Flood Watch remains in effect until 11:59 PM EST this evening

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
  • Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, roadways, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. 

Pennsylvania
Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 2 PM EST this afternoon

  • Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
  • Impacts: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Flood Warning remains in effect until 1:30 PM EST this afternoon

  • Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
  • Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Water over roadways. 

Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 10 AM EST Tuesday morning

  • Snow expected. Total accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. 
  • Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions.

Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 1 PM EST Tuesday afternoon

  • Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
  • Impacts: Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute today and morning commute on Tuesday. 

Florida
Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 2 PM EST this afternoon

  • Minor Coastal Flooding.
  • Impacts: Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.

Additional Flash Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New Hampshire

Additional Winter Storm Warnings include but are not limited to: Virginia, Michigan, West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, New York, and Indiana

Additional High Wind Warnings  include but are not limited to: New Hampshire, North Carolina, Virginia, Connecticut, New York, South Carolina, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island

Additional Coastal Flood Warnings include but are not limited to: New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.

Additional Flood Warnings  include but are not limited to: New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Massachusetts, Maryland, Delaware, Connecticut, Virginia, Washington D.C., and North Carolina

Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: Washington, California, Nevada, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and New York

Additional Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: New York, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and North Carolina, 

Additional Coastal Flood Advisories include but are not limited to: New Jersey, Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland, North Carolina, Massachusetts, and New York

Additional Dense Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: Utah 

Additional Wind Advisories include but are not limited to: New York, New Hampshire, California, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Illinois, Iowa, Vermont, South Carolina, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island

Additional Freezing Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: Arizona, and New Mexico

Additional Flood Watches include but are not limited to: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire


 
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