As winter settles in across the United States, several states are facing winter weather advisories due to snow and icy conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued alerts for various regions, warning residents of slippery road conditions and potential impacts on commutes.
In Michigan, Lake and Newaygo Counties are expected to receive between 2 and 5 inches of snow, with hazardous conditions lasting until early Tuesday morning. Similarly, in Illinois, central, east central, north central, and northeast regions, as well as Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties, are under a winter weather advisory with total snow accumulations ranging from 1 to 4 inches. The hazardous conditions are likely to affect the evening commute.
In Iowa, south central, southeast, Clarke, Decatur, Ringgold, and Taylor Counties are also facing snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, leading to slippery road conditions and potential impacts on the Monday evening commute. Additionally, in Tennessee, East Arkansas, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee are experiencing mixed precipitation, with additional snow accumulations and ice accumulations creating slippery road conditions.
Furthermore, coastal areas in California, specifically Ventura County Beaches, are under a coastal flood advisory due to large breaking waves of up to 7 feet and dangerous rip currents. Minor coastal flooding is possible, with sea water likely to flood low-lying coastal areas around high tide, posing risks to swimmers, surfers, and beachgoers.
These weather advisories highlight the importance of staying informed and prepared during the winter months. Residents in affected areas are urged to exercise caution while driving, allow for extra travel time, and monitor updates from local authorities and weather services.
As climate change continues to impact weather patterns, it is crucial for individuals and communities to adapt to changing conditions and prioritize safety during extreme weather events.
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References:
– NWS Grand Rapids MI: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.6fb928e38f3b4d58ff7ea665ca34a78973e0155d.003.1.cap
– NWS Chicago IL: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.aad1a688c53e61bb8edfa393f8c34d5f07633b14.001.1.cap
– NWS Des Moines IA: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.764f22b9edcdf426f256c57a817903550cc0bdd1.001.1.cap
– NWS Memphis TN: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.2d5b2ec200ca6ed8a8e70eee29f37d6ed74a3fda.001.1.cap
– NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.9f5f82a93112b0fbb919461d7f3c09a028cde467.001.1.cap
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