Storms across U.S. bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and a tornado in California
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Storms across U.S. bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and a tornado in California

NPR  

Storms across U.S. bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and a tornado in California toggle caption Nic Coury/AP OMAHA, Neb. Elsewhere, inclement weather plagued areas of the U.S., with dangerous conditions including heavy snow in upstate New York, a major ice storm in Midwest states and severe weather warnings around Lake Tahoe. Roger Gass, a meteorologist in the weather service's office in Monterey, California, said the warning of a possible tornado in San Francisco was a first for the city, noting an advanced alert did not go out before the last tornado struck nearly 20 years ago. Heavy snow fell at some Lake Tahoe ski resorts, and a 112-mph gust of wind was recorded at the Mammoth Mountain resort south of Yosemite National Park, according to the weather service's office in Reno, Nevada.

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Rare tornado tears through California leaving several injured
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Rare tornado tears through California leaving several injured

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The Scotts Valley Police Department, along with numerous …

Tornado warning in San Francisco after 20 years, ice storms hit US Midwest
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Tornado warning in San Francisco after 20 years, ice storms hit US Midwest

India Today  

A tornado near a mall in central California swept up cars, uprooted trees and sent several people to the hospital. Elsewhere, inclement weather plagued areas of the US, with dangerous conditions including heavy snow in upstate New York, a major ice storm in Midwest states and severe weather warnings around Lake Tahoe. Roger Gass, a meteorologist in the weather service’s …

Storms Across U.S. Bring Heavy Snow, Dangerous Ice And A Tornado In California
Top News
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Storms Across U.S. Bring Heavy Snow, Dangerous Ice And A Tornado In California

Huff Post  

Workers remove a large tree that fell into a mobile home in Seaside, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Elsewhere, inclement weather plagued areas of the U.S., with dangerous conditions including heavy snow in upstate New York, a major ice storm in Midwest states and severe weather warnings around Lake Tahoe. The ice storm beginning Friday evening created treacherous driving conditions …

Tornado hits California as storms across US bring snow and ice
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Tornado hits California as storms across US bring snow and ice

Associated Press  

— A tornado near a mall in central California swept up cars, uprooted trees and sent several people to the hospital. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print A large tree branch crashed into a garage near Coe Avenue in Seaside, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X …

Winter storm furiously results in San Francisco's 1st tornado warning
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Winter storm furiously results in San Francisco's 1st tornado warning

Hindustan Times  

A major ice storm created treacherous driving conditions across Iowa and eastern Nebraska this weekend and prompted temporary closures of Interstate 80 after numerous cars and trucks slid off the road. “Luckily some warmer air is moving in behind this to make it temporary,” said Dave Cousins, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service's office in Davenport, Iowa. Later Saturday …

Major ice storm closes roads in Iowa, Nebraska; tornado warning in San Francisco
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Major ice storm closes roads in Iowa, Nebraska; tornado warning in San Francisco

India Today  

A major ice storm created treacherous driving conditions across Iowa and eastern Nebraska this weekend and prompted temporary closures of Interstate 80 after numerous cars and trucks slid off the road. "Luckily some warmer air is moving in behind this to make it temporary," said Dave Cousins, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s office in Davenport, Iowa. Elsewhere, a …

Severe weather strikes US: Tornado hits California Mall, Midwest ice storms, heavy snow in New York
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Severe weather strikes US: Tornado hits California Mall, Midwest ice storms, heavy snow in New York

India Today  

: A tornado near a mall in central California swept up cars, uprooted trees and sent several people to the hospital. Elsewhere, inclement weather plagued areas of the US, with dangerous conditions including heavy snow in upstate New York, a major ice storm in Midwest states and severe weather warnings around Lake Tahoe. Roger Gass, a meteorologist in the weather …

Rare tornado warning for San Francisco as major ice storm rakes Iowa, Nebraska
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Rare tornado warning for San Francisco as major ice storm rakes Iowa, Nebraska

Associated Press  

— A major ice storm created treacherous driving conditions across Iowa and eastern Nebraska this weekend and prompted temporary closures of Interstate 80 after numerous cars and trucks slid off the road. AP AUDIO: Storms encase Iowa and eastern Nebraska in ice and generate first tornado warning in San Francisco AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on the wintry weather around …

Tornado threat ends for San Francisco and San Mateo County – Here’s what happened
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Tornado threat ends for San Francisco and San Mateo County – Here’s what happened

Live Mint  

Residents in San Francisco and San Mateo counties were shaken early Saturday morning when a rare tornado warning was issued, triggered by a severe storm system moving through the region. While the tornado threat ultimately subsided quickly, residents were urged to remain cautious as the storm system brought heavy rain, strong winds, and unstable weather conditions to the Bay Area. …

A first-ever tornado warning was issued for San Francisco County early Saturday but it has since been lifted
3 weeks, 6 days ago

A first-ever tornado warning was issued for San Francisco County early Saturday but it has since been lifted

LA Times  

Strong winds and heavy rain prompted the National Weather Service to issue a rare tornado warning for parts of San Francisco and San Mateo counties early Saturday. A first-ever tornado warning was issued for San Francisco County early Saturday morning, officials said. More than 1 million people were under the brief warning, which went out at 5:51 a.m. and was …

Storm lashes Northern California after leaving thousands without power in Seattle
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Storm lashes Northern California after leaving thousands without power in Seattle

NPR  

Storm lashes Northern California after leaving thousands without power in Seattle toggle caption Noah Berger/AP HEALDSBURG, Calif. — Heavy downpours fell over much of Northern California on Friday, causing small landslides, overflowing a river and flooding some streets, including in parts of San Francisco. The storm arrived in the Pacific Northwest earlier this week, killing two people and knocking out …

Northern California gets record rain and heavy snow
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Northern California gets record rain and heavy snow

Associated Press  

HEALDSBURG, Calif. — Heavy downpours fell over much of Northern California on Friday, causing small landslides, overflowing a river and flooding some streets, including in parts of San Francisco. The storm arrived in the Pacific Northwest earlier this week, killing two people and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands, mostly in the Seattle area, before moving through Northern California, …

Mapped: Charting path of deadly ‘bomb cyclone’ in Pacific Northwest and California
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mapped: Charting path of deadly ‘bomb cyclone’ in Pacific Northwest and California

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A historic “bomb cyclone” …

‘Bomb cyclone’ kills 2 and knocks out power to over half a million homes across the US Northwest
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Bomb cyclone’ kills 2 and knocks out power to over half a million homes across the US Northwest

Associated Press  

ISSAQUAH, Wash. — A major storm battered the U.S. Northwest with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages, closing schools and downing trees that killed at least two people. The weather service warned people on the West Coast about the danger of trees during high winds, posting on the social platform X: “Stay safe by avoiding exterior rooms and …

Cold storm brings high winds, showers to California on Friday, but weekend to clear up
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Cold storm brings high winds, showers to California on Friday, but weekend to clear up

LA Times  

Visitors to the Hansen Dam bike path faced cold winds and clouds earlier this month. High winds continued to blast across Southern California on Friday, as a cold storm moved across the state, forecast to also bring some showers, thunderstorms and mountain snow — and the potential for power outages and hazardous air quality. But on Friday, the chance for …

Easter weekend storm slams Southern California; heavy rain, flood warnings this morning
9 months, 1 week ago

Easter weekend storm slams Southern California; heavy rain, flood warnings this morning

LA Times  

An Easter weekend storm slammed into Southern California on Saturday, with weather officials warning of possible flash flooding, dangerous thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy mountain snow through at least Sunday. “The ground, while it may not be saturated right now, it’s still pretty wet.. We’d be surprised if we don’t see additional mudslides and landslides.” Much of southwest California — …

Two rare tornadoes touch down in Central California as storms pummel state
10 months, 1 week ago

Two rare tornadoes touch down in Central California as storms pummel state

LA Times  

Screenshot of a tornado captured on video by Gillian Salgado near Madera, Calif., on Friday. A tornado touched down in Kings County on Saturday afternoon — the second tornado in two days to hit Central California. “This is the first time I’ve ever actually observed two tornadoes back to back,” said Molina, noting that moisture in the area from a …

Two tornadoes, the strongest in more than 74 years, hit San Luis Obispo County during last storm
11 months ago

Two tornadoes, the strongest in more than 74 years, hit San Luis Obispo County during last storm

LA Times  

Pacific Coast Highway is damaged near Sycamore Canyon Road in the Point Mugu area. Two tornadoes touched down Wednesday along San Luis Obispo County’s coast, hitting Grover Beach and Los Osos with 95-mph winds that uprooted trees, snapped power lines and took part of a roof off at least one building, according to the National Weather Service. “The tornado produced …

California storm: Possible tornado hit southern region while LA was under flash flood warnings
11 months ago

California storm: Possible tornado hit southern region while LA was under flash flood warnings

The Independent  

✕ Close Toppled tree falls on roof of California house as state battles floods and landslides Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy …

California storms kill three people as 38 MILLION remain under flood alerts and Beverly Hills roads turn to rivers of mud
11 months ago

California storms kill three people as 38 MILLION remain under flood alerts and Beverly Hills roads turn to rivers of mud

Daily Mail  

Multi-million-dollar homes of Tinsel Town's elite have been trashed by flooding The National Weather Service forecasts the storm could bring up to an additional six inches of rain into Tuesday The Pineapple Express weather system has killed three Californians and 38 million people remain under flood alerts At least three people have died in the historic flooding battering California, as …

The Times’ complete guide to storm safety preparedness
11 months, 1 week ago

The Times’ complete guide to storm safety preparedness

LA Times  

It’s happening again: Back-to-back storms are threatening to inundate California, with howling winds, heavy rain and snow arriving in northwestern California early Wednesday. Residents across the state could face dangerous conditions for the next week, forecasters say. The parade of potential horribles includes widespread flooding, treacherous road conditions in the mountains and power outages, depending on how big a punch …

Slow-moving Pacific storm threatens to bring California flooding and mudslides
1 year ago

Slow-moving Pacific storm threatens to bring California flooding and mudslides

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Heavy rains drenched parts of California on Wednesday, bringing the threat of flooding and mudslides as millions of people geared up for holiday travel, the National Weather Service said. “I guess buying presents for the holidays is just that important.” At Whiskey & Leather in Montecito, near coastal Santa Barbara northwest of Los Angeles, manager Karina Cota …

Blizzards, tornadoes and a hurricane: We lived through SoCal’s year of weird weather
1 year ago

Blizzards, tornadoes and a hurricane: We lived through SoCal’s year of weird weather

LA Times  

How to describe the weather in Southern California this year? “It could have been worse.” California Full coverage of Hilary An unprecedented tropical storm watch has been issued for Southern California as Hilary barrels north toward the United States. “When it’s happening, you don’t know what to do,” says a woman who watched people running for cover outside her Montebello …

Rare tornado near Los Angeles rips building roofs; 1 injured
1 year, 9 months ago

Rare tornado near Los Angeles rips building roofs; 1 injured

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — A rare tornado touched down in a Los Angeles suburb, ripping roofs off a line of commercial buildings and sending the debris twisting into the sky and across a city block, injuring one person. That made it the strongest tornado to hit the Los Angeles metropolitan area since March 1983, the weather service said. The last time …

Destructive tornadoes are part of life in Southern California — rare but dangerous
1 year, 9 months ago

Destructive tornadoes are part of life in Southern California — rare but dangerous

LA Times  

Cleanup crews remove a large piece of debris along Maple Avenue after a tornado with wind gusts up to 110 mph touched down in Montebello for two to three minutes Tuesday. “People feel like we don’t get tornadoes in California, but we do actually get them here,” said Carol Smith, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard. “To …

A rare tornado tears through part of Los Angeles County. Here's why that's so unusual
1 year, 9 months ago

A rare tornado tears through part of Los Angeles County. Here's why that's so unusual

NPR  

A rare tornado tears through part of Los Angeles County. Here's why that's so unusual Enlarge this image toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images Mario Tama/Getty Images A tornado tore through Montebello, Calif., in Los Angeles County on Wednesday, damaging buildings and cars in a part of the country that doesn't frequently see tornadoes. The strongest tornado to impact the Los …

Toppled trees, flooded streets as 12th atmospheric river pummels storm-ravaged California
1 year, 9 months ago

Toppled trees, flooded streets as 12th atmospheric river pummels storm-ravaged California

India Today  

The latest burst of heavy, wind-blown rain and snow churned out of the Pacific into California on Tuesday, triggering scattered floods and mudslides, uprooting trees and leaving thousands of storm-weary residents under evacuation orders. More than 14,000 people statewide were under orders to seek higher ground because of flooding, with evacuation warnings issued for another 47,000 residents, said Diana Crofts-Pelayo, …

Deadly bomb cyclone storm slams California, causing intense winds, blackouts, havoc
1 year, 9 months ago

Deadly bomb cyclone storm slams California, causing intense winds, blackouts, havoc

LA Times  

The rain-swollen San Gabriel River flows south below a pedestrian bridge between Duarte and Azusa on Tuesday. On Tuesday afternoon, as the storm approached the Bay Area, the system developed two “eyes,” or areas of low pressure, which intensified winds as they danced around each other, said Brian Garcia, a National Weather Service meteorologist in the Bay Area. The phenomenon, …

California’s wild storm: The Fujiwhara effect, a bomb cyclone, even landspout, tornado warnings
1 year, 9 months ago

California’s wild storm: The Fujiwhara effect, a bomb cyclone, even landspout, tornado warnings

LA Times  

Even on the heels of an unusual winter of intense rain, wind and snow, the storm that slammed California on Tuesday came with some surprising conditions. Fujiwhara effect On Tuesday afternoon, as the storm approached the Bay Area, the system developed two “eyes,” or areas of low pressure, resulting in a “doubled-barreled blow” to San Francisco and Santa Cruz, said …

New storm may hit California, weather body alerts on severe flooding
1 year, 9 months ago

New storm may hit California, weather body alerts on severe flooding

India Today  

California has been suffering major flooding and continued miserable weather conditions, while a new storm has threatened another onslaught of rainfall in the region. The National Weather Service said the next system could exacerbate severe flooding that has overwhelmed the area in recent days, calling for widespread evacuations in farming areas near the state's central coast. The new alert is …

Winds shred Southern Plains; California set to get more snow
1 year, 10 months ago

Winds shred Southern Plains; California set to get more snow

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Parts of the Southern Plains counted the injured and surveyed the damage Monday after tornadoes and other powerful winds swept through, killing at least one person in Oklahoma, while some Michigan residents faced a fifth consecutive day without power following last week’s ice storm. In California, the National Weather Service said winter storms will continue moving into …

1 killed as tornadoes rip through Oklahoma, California braces for more snow
1 year, 10 months ago

1 killed as tornadoes rip through Oklahoma, California braces for more snow

India Today  

Parts of the Southern Plains counted the injured and surveyed the damage Monday after tornadoes and other powerful winds swept through, killing at least one person in Oklahoma, while some Michigan residents faced a fifth consecutive day without power following last week’s ice storm. “I was screaming for my kids.” The line of quick-moving thunderstorms that produced a swath of …

Haven't seen a storm like this: California battles record-breaking snow, rain, thousands without power
1 year, 10 months ago

Haven't seen a storm like this: California battles record-breaking snow, rain, thousands without power

India Today  

A significant winter storm over the last several days has wreaked havoc in California, causing some cities to flood and leaving nearly 85,000 households and businesses without power in Los Angeles. #CaliforniaStorm pic.twitter.com/ujdM6iUN2L — Mary Milliken February 26, 2023 The National Weather Service said it was one of the strongest storms to ever hit southwest California, news agency AP reported. …

Wild winter storm could bring waterspouts, tornados along California’s Central Coast
1 year, 10 months ago

Wild winter storm could bring waterspouts, tornados along California’s Central Coast

LA Times  

People walk along a snow-covered Twin Lakes State Beach in Santa Cruz on Thursday. California’s wild winter storm could generate waterspouts off the Central Coast, with the potential to move onshore and form small tornadoes in western Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties Friday, the National Weather Service warned. Weather officials warned extreme storms along the Central Coast could …

Winter storm moving through SoCal spawns tornado
1 year, 10 months ago

Winter storm moving through SoCal spawns tornado

LA Times  

A weak tornado generated by the frigid winter storm that arrived Thursday in Southern California felled a few trees on Thursday in Los Angeles County. About 11:30 a.m., “a benign, short-lived vortex” brought down at least one tree in the southeast region of La Mirada, said Joe Sirard, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard. California Historic California …

California weather tracker: Where are extreme storms headed?
1 year, 11 months ago

California weather tracker: Where are extreme storms headed?

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A parade of extreme storms is swamping California with heavy rain causing dangerous conditions including …

Huge storm hits California with damaging winds, heavy rains
2 years ago

Huge storm hits California with damaging winds, heavy rains

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In Sonoma County, Occidental Volunteer …

California storms: Timeline and what you need to know
2 years ago

California storms: Timeline and what you need to know

LA Times  

An aerial view of flooding on Highway 101 as a heavy rainstorm hits the West Coast on Dec. 31, 2022, in San Francisco. across northern Sacramento Valley today Strong system arrives Wed-Thu with strong winds, heavy rain & mountain snow Friday lingering showers & residual flooding impacts Weekend & beyond.unsettled weather likely continues. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/insN99azAP — NWS Sacramento January 3, …

Snow fell in Southern California; another storm approaches
3 years, 11 months ago

Snow fell in Southern California; another storm approaches

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Up to a foot of snow fell in Southern California’s mountains as the first in a series of storms moved through California, bringing real winter weather after weeks of sporadic rain that has done little to ease drought. Authorities urged drivers on Sunday to bring their tire chains to the San Gabriel and San Bernardino mountains east …

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