Travel during this major winter storm could dangerous. Your safest option is to stay home and off the roads.

If you MUST travel, be prepared: Tell someone your route, check conditions, keep a full tank/charge, and ensure your emergency kit is on board. Don't risk it! weather.gov/safety

❄️ Historic winter storm will impact 200M+ across the U.S. Dangerous ice can be expected from Texas to the Carolinas, and heavy snow from OK to Boston.

This could rival the 1993 “Storm of the Century.” Multiple states have declared emergencies.

Avoid travel this weekend… 🧵

Power outages are certain for some, especially in areas where the heaviest ice will accumulate on trees and powerlines.

The cold can be deadly--but even without power, there are still ways to warm things up.

Learn more about winter safety: weather.gov/safety/winter

Stay weather aware and up to date on the latest alerts and weather conditions at weather.gov.

Take this storm seriously.

Moderate to major impacts are expected from the Central US through to the Northeast through the weekend.
- Hazardous to impossible driving conditions are expected. Avoid travel if at all possible.
- Widespread closures and disruption to infrastructure may also occur.

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The fact of the matter is: a severe #IceStorm is developing across much of the country at this very moment, with potentially devastating and far-reaching consequences extending far beyond the region of maximum #ice concentration. Watch out for the #ice, and help your neighbors weather the storm.

Cloudbursts in India and atmospheric rivers in California are distinct weather phenomena, yet both unleash intense rainfall over a relatively short period.

Why is there an urgent need for governments to up their game in weather prediction? (Published Nov 2025)

A reminder that this state of emergency still obtains. Danger from mudslides and fallen trees will continue for days.

With atmospheric rivers, intense rainfall, and strong winds ahead, I’m declaring a state of emergency in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Shasta counties to activate emergency authorities and preposition resources to keep our communities safe.

California storm live updates: Updated timeline for worst impacts; 100,000 PG&E customers without power www.sfchronicle.com/weather/arti...

🚨 STORM SAFETY ALERT – AVOID UNNECESSARY TRAVEL 🚨

Heavy rain, gusty winds, and hazardous road conditions are impacting large parts of California right now.
➡️ Please avoid driving during peak storm conditions unless it’s absolutely necessary.

#StormPrep #StaySafe #TurnAroundDontDrown

I wanted to share a few National Weather Service graphics regarding the looming Northern California storms.

Here's how I foresee the Northern California risk level for the next week:
Thursday-Saturday: Minor impact
Sunday-Tuesday: Moderate impact
Wednesday-Thursday: Major impact
#CAwx

CANDLE SAFETY — HOLIDAY EDITION ✨

Candles add warmth to the season, but they need space to stay safe. Remember to:
🕯 Keep candles in an open space away from flammables
🕯 Never leave them burning unattended
🕯 Place them where kids and pets can’t reach
🕯 Extinguish before leaving the room

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The National Weather Service in Seattle just issued a flash flood warning for portions of Kent, Renton and Tukwila along the Green River, Duwamish Waterway and Cedar River. The Green River levee has failed.

If you are in a low-lying area "move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life"

Brown University now says police do NOT have a shooting suspect in custody and that community members should continue to shelter in place.

Barus & Holley is the Physics building at Brown.