As the weather patterns shift across the United States, various severe weather alerts have been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in different regions. From wind advisories to dense fog warnings and severe thunderstorm alerts, residents in several states need to stay vigilant and prepared for potential hazards.
In Illinois and Indiana, a Wind Advisory has been issued by the NWS Chicago IL, with west winds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 50 mph expected. This advisory is in effect from 3 AM CST to 9 PM CST on Wednesday, impacting areas such as Central Cook, DuPage, Lake IL, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties in Illinois, and Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties in Indiana. The strong winds could lead to blowing around of unsecured objects, tree limb damage, and potential power outages, making driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Additionally, a Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois until 10 AM CST by the NWS Chicago IL. The reduced visibility due to dense fog could create hazardous driving conditions, emphasizing the need for caution on the roads.
Moving to Georgia, the NWS Peachtree City GA has issued Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for various counties, including Paulding, Cherokee, Haralson, Carroll, Cobb, Douglas, Floyd, Heard, Coweta, Polk, and Bartow. These warnings are in effect until 8:30 AM EST, with severe thunderstorms producing 60 mph wind gusts that could cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees in the affected areas.
In Texas, a Special Weather Statement has been issued by the NWS Corpus Christi TX, warning of areas of fog with visibility of one mile or less in South Texas. Drivers are advised to use caution and maintain safe distances on the roads due to rapidly changing visibility conditions.
Lastly, in California, a Beach Hazards Statement has been issued by the NWS San Francisco CA for Pacific Coast beaches due to a long period northwesterly swell leading to an increased risk of sneaker waves and rip currents. Breaking waves of 13 to 18 feet are expected until 10 AM PST.
As severe weather events unfold across different states, it is crucial for residents to stay informed, heed the warnings issued by the NWS, and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and well-being.
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References:
– Wind Advisory: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.42c3ac6074646f51c4ed0c34e5f970a1a784fdf1.002.1.cap
– Dense Fog Advisory: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.42c3ac6074646f51c4ed0c34e5f970a1a784fdf1.001.1.cap
– Severe Thunderstorm Warnings: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.e03311948879f6f4c7182d8e7d70f6aa723bcf99.001.1.cap, https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.2b71873593610372319e60c52bee052e7da897a1.002.1.cap
– Special Weather Statements: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.7114639ca9ddd13beda055b7d558fbeb4c4ba22f.001.1.cap, https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.7b1518a8b3e49e24799aff16fe0b6252868cd8c9.001.1.cap
– Beach Hazards Statement: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.be59bbe443e9c51a9c5377fe68489c1d0ba32f96.001.1.cap
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