As winter approaches, severe weather alerts have been issued across different regions of the United States, impacting visibility and posing risks to residents. From dense fog advisories to high surf warnings and snow showers, various weather phenomena are affecting different parts of the country.
In Graham and Norton Counties, Kansas, a Dense Fog Advisory was issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) until 11 AM CST on November 19. The advisory warned of visibility as low as a quarter of a mile, making driving conditions hazardous. However, the fog has since dissipated, and the area is no longer under a dense fog advisory.
Moving to the West Coast, a High Surf Advisory has been issued for San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches in California. The advisory, in effect from 9 PM Thursday to 9 PM PST Sunday, warns of large breaking waves of 12 to 16 feet with dangerous rip currents. The advisory highlights the increased risk of ocean drowning, rip currents pulling swimmers out to sea, and minor beach erosion and flooding.
In Montana, Special Weather Statements have been issued by the NWS for areas experiencing intense snow showers. Locations like Darby, Conner, Sula, Skalkaho Pass, and Como are expected to see visibility reductions and slushy snow accumulations, impacting travel conditions. The statements emphasize the need for caution and preparedness for winter driving conditions.
Additionally, a Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for portions of south central and southeast Mississippi, warning of visibility as low as a quarter mile or less. The advisory, in effect from 4 AM to 9 AM CST Thursday, highlights the potential hazards of low visibility on driving conditions.
These weather alerts serve as a reminder for residents to stay informed, exercise caution while traveling, and follow safety guidelines provided by local authorities and meteorological services. As weather patterns continue to shift and intensify, it is crucial for individuals to be prepared for unexpected changes in conditions.
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References:
– NWS Goodland KS: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.096b33ef0551156c0693f7751ffc0d23c3ee258c.002.1.cap
– NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.e4eb53fe2d7ca525ab3aff5bf4357725b1f404ba.001.1.cap
– NWS Missoula MT: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.5a989fc29e22a461cabb759b7081c82afe573afd.001.1.cap
– NWS Great Falls MT: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.8d1dfa2cbeb4248529ef746e342ac4c2fa057f9c.001.1.cap
– NWS Jackson MS: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.4449ef6ac7f71ac0be52748253de5bd3d2e12625.001.1.cap
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