2024-01-09 02:04:00
49 states under weather alerts Monday as powerful winter system tracks across US
A powerful storm is bringing snow, flooding and severe weather to parts of the U.S. this week. Blizzard conditions are likely in the Plains, as severe storms, flooding and power outages are all possible from the South through the Northeast. North Dakota is the only U.S. state not under some type of weather alert on Monday.
After an active weekend in the Northeast, another major winter weather system is moving across the central and eastern U.S., bringing the chance for blizzard conditions, severe weather, flooding and widespread power outages.
The strong low-pressure system started in the Southwest and will move through the central Plains, into the Midwest, and eventually finish its wrath along the East Coast before exiting by midweek.
In fact, 49 of the 50 states were under some type of weather alert on Monday. North Dakota was the only state not included in any watches, warnings or advisories issued by the National Weather Service. Separate weather systems were impacting Hawaii with flooding rain and Alaska with blizzard conditions.
North Dakota was the only U.S. state not under some type of weather alert on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. (FOX Weather)
Here are the latest impacts and timing for the winter weather system slamming the continental U.S. to start the workweek.
Blizzard pummeling the central Plains, Midwest
Snow forecast through midweek. (FOX Weather)
Winter is awakening, with Blizzard Warnings and Winter Storm Warnings in place from New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle northeastward through Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan. These alerts will continue to expand as the system moves out of the Plains and into the Midwest on Tuesday.
Strong winds will also accompany the snow, limiting visibility with blowing snow.
As cold air wraps around this low-pressure system, snow totals will range from several inches to a foot where snow bands set up.
Click here for the latest on the snow threat.
Severe weather, flooding to slam South
Severe weather outlook for Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. (FOX Weather)
The Southeast will have a shot at severe weather overnight Monday and Tuesday as this system pulls in plenty of moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, increasing both chances for strong thunderstorms and flash flooding.
Severe thunderstorms are likely from Texas through Florida into early Tuesday, bringing conditions favorable for damaging winds, hail and tornadoes. A threat of overnight tornadoes exists as storms continue to move across the Gulf Coast into Tuesday.
In addition to the threat of severe weather, heavy rain will lead to an increased risk of flash flooding across the entire Southeast.
Click here for a more detailed forecast for this week’s severe weather and flooding threats.
Widespread power outages, flooding possible in Northeast
Northeast power outage forecast. (FOX Weather)
As the system continues to track eastward through the U.S., the storm will bring heavy rain and strong winds to the Northeast on Tuesday and Wednesday.
With an already-saturated ground and several inches of snowpack across the interior following a weekend nor’easter, the heavy rain combined with strong winds might lead to downed trees and power lines, resulting in widespread power outages.
Strong winds will last through Wednesday as the system exits the region.
Click here for the latest threat of flooding and power outages in the Northeast.
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