Winds will kick up in much of the eastern half of the United States in the wake of a powerful storm that brought flooding and tornadoes to the Southern states. AccuWeather meteorologists say the wind can be strong enough to damage trees, trigger sporadic power outages and lead to travel delays in some situations. The winds will be generated by the difference in pressure from the intense storm and its low pressure traveling across the Great Lakes region and high pressure extending from the centra
In the wake of the powerhouse storm that will affect the Northeast with heavy rain and strong winds from Sunday night to Monday, sharply colder air will sweep in from Monday to Tuesday. However, included in the quick change to wintry conditions with areas of lake-effect snow and flurries will be brief bursts of heavy snow that can be dangerous for those traveling on the highways, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. The cold air won't quite meet up in time with the powerful storm moving through the
In the wake of the powerhouse storm that will affect the Northeast with heavy rain and strong winds from Sunday night to Monday, sharply colder air will sweep in from Monday to Tuesday. But, included in the quick change to wintry conditions with areas of lake-effect snow and flurries will be brief bursts of heavy snow that can be dangerous for those traveling on the highways, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. The cold air won't quite meet up in time with the powerful storm moving through the Nort
Strong winds will howl across parts of Southern California this week that could cause damage and increase the risk for wildfires, following on the heels of a Santa Ana event that took place just this past weekend. Santa Ana winds, which occur when winds blow and pick up speed as they travel from the inland deserts toward the coast, can have wide-reaching impacts in the Los Angeles area during the fall and winter months. It has been bone dry across Southern California since the start of December,