denver, current windchill, minus 38 and des moines minus 37 and amarillo, texas, looking at a minus 26 windchill. so this is not limited to just the northern states like we re used to seeing. one thing to note is the incredibly heavy snowfall that is expected to cross the midwest today. that is going to slide through cities like chicago, detroit, st. louis, even cincinnati. so if you have some travel plans in and around those cities, there may be more delays and additional cancellations not just in the air but also on the roadways as well. across the northeast, it is a bit of rain and snow and a little bit of ice mixed for today and then another round of snow as the main section of the system begins to push in tomorrow. so a lot of things going on here in the short-term. we talked about the main spots for today. by the time we get to friday morning, again, still some rain showers across boston and washington, d.c., but then notice you start to see that colder air beginning to funnel ba
portland, getting into triple digits. we have rain across the midwest and eastern kentucky, which is the last thing that area needs to see. we already have flood warnings and flash flood warnings in effect for several counties here with this line of thunderstorms continues to make its way off towards the east. that s why you have flood wa watches in effect for kentucky and other areas. 4 to 6 inches across the midwest today. allison, appreciate it. thanks for hanging out with us this morning. smerconish is up next. see you back here in an hour. health and wellness, only the sleep number 360 smart bed keeps you coolol, then sens and effortlessly adjusts for your best sleep. tells you exactly how well youou slept with your sleepiq score. our smart sleepers get 28 minutes more restful sleep per night. so, you can be your best for yourself and those you care about most. don t miss our weekend special. save 50% on the sleep number 360 limited edition smart bed. ends monday.
areas of midwest today, shifting east. then by the time we get into sunday, there s that second dare low pressure testimony that begins to develop severe thunderstorms for texas and oklahoma. by monday, it continues to make its way ever so slowly off to the east. so not only will severe thunderstorms be a concern, but you may also have to contend with flooding, ladies, because the secondary storm is expected to move a little slower than the first one. not welcome news. folks have to hunker down and try to stay safe best way they can. allison chinchar, thank you so much. thanks. now to an update on the war in ukraine. new drone video shows smoke rising from this steel plant in mariupol. the last stand for ukrainian troops defending the city. hundreds of soldiers and civilians have been trapped in that plant for weeks now. a senior ukrainian official says russia is rejecting any proposal to help save the people of mariupol because it is symbolic for the enemy to destroy the city an
investigated. a south carolina restaurant is offering employees free child care. mckee s scott irish pub hiring licensed child care worker to watch the kids while their parents work. some employees find the program a life saver. mcgee said child care has brought in new employees who otherwise would have had trouble getting child care and now they are fully staffed. state rules only allow kids in the restaurant for four hours per day, so shifts are on the shorter end. how about that? a creative solution. all right. hand it over to senior meteorologist janice dean with our look at fox weather. good morning, janice. janice: good morning, carley. still very cold, bitter cold, dangerously cold across the northern plains. and the midwest today. wind chill advisories where it feels like minus 28 in minneapolis. minus 20 in green bay. you get the picture s it s not safe to be outdoors for great length of time here. that s why we have wind chill alerts through wednesday for all of these areas
and you add the love. finally tonight, communities rocked by tragedy, strength and survival in america s heartland. reporter: as the sun came up across parts of the south and midwest today, the devastation became clear and overwhelming. still, in the face of pain and loss, there is resilience and strength. some, like carissa smith, pitching in to clean up debris caused by the storm. others worked together to clear off a car. countless people offering help, to loved ones, to neighbors, and strangers. emergency officials, comforting