Dangerously Cold’ Arctic Blast to Sweep In
- A tornado that reached wind speeds of 125 mph injured at least seven people in Jackson County, Florida. Five people have died due to winter weather in the last week. More rainfall, potentially leading to flooding, is expected along the East Coast but it is expected to be less than that seen during last week’s storm systems.
- The number of properties without power has dropped from more than half a million on Wednesday morning to less than 100,000 across the country as of Thursday morning. Heavy snow is expected in Western regions and the Rockies, particularly the northwestern coast of California and the Oregon Cascades.
- A state of emergency has been declared in Ventura, California, where high surf has caused $1.75 million of damage to the city’s historic pier. Warnings for high morning tides and high surf were also given for southern California. The LA weather service advised people to check on family, friends, neighbors, pets, and plants due to dropping temperatures.
Tornado in Jackson County, Florida Causes Multiple Injuries
The National Weather Service (NWS) Tallahassee reported on Wednesday that a tornado with wind speeds of 125 mph injured at least seven people in Jackson County, Florida on Tuesday.
Winter Weather Resulting in Casualties
According to NBC News, five fatalities have occurred due to severe winter weather over the past week.
Weather Forecast: East Coast Rainfall and West Coast Snowfall
While the East Coast is bracing for more rainfall starting Friday, predictions suggest it will be lesser than the previous week’s storm. On the other hand, the West and the Rockies anticipate heavy snow, particularly in California’s northwestern coast and the Oregon Cascades.
Power Outages Across the Nation
Poweroutage.us, a power outage tracking website, stated that properties without power decreased from over half a million on Wednesday to under 100,000 on Thursday morning.
High Tides and Surf Warnings in Southern California
Warnings for high morning tides and surfs were released by the NWS Los Angeles in Southern California. With cold weather and gusty winds, the beach and ocean are advised to be avoided.
Urgent Advisory: Check on Loved Ones and Pets
The LA weather service urged individuals to check on their family, friends, neighbors, pets, and plants due to the dropping temperatures.
Ventura State of Emergency Due to High Surf Damage
In Ventura, California, a state of emergency has been declared after high surf caused $1.75 million worth of damage to the city’s historic pier, which remains closed.
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