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Storm systems to sweep across East this weekend ahead of massive arctic outbreak
After a brief pause in the arctic air during the end of the workweek, a series of frontal boundaries will help usher in the coldest air of the season, beginning over the weekend and continuing into the upcoming week.
Unlike classic episodes where blizzards and severe weather often form the demarcation line between air masses, the upcoming storm systems aren’t expected to be overly organized when they approach the eastern U.S., leading to light to occasionally moderate amounts of precipitation.
Between the two storm systems, a maximum of 1-3 inches of snowfall is expected for parts of the Northeast, while 1-3 inches of rainfall is expected in the warm zone over the Southeast.
Where the two forms of precipitation meet in the transition zone, travel is expected to be most problematic, especially in places that aren’t used to the frozen precipitation, such as North Carolina, Virginia and the Delmarva Peninsula.
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Polar vortex to blast US with life-threatening cold next week: ‘There’s no escaping this’
Most of the U.S. will enjoy milder temperatures on Thursday, but the warmup will be brief as a polar vortex will send temperatures tumbling below freezing for most of the nation starting this weekend.
Despite a cold start across parts of the eastern U.S. on Thursday, most of the country will experience milder temperatures with forecast highs as much as 20 degrees above average. Enjoy it while it lasts, however, because it’s about to get brutally cold.
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Firefighters gain ground on raging California wildfires as winds subside while human toll mounts
Californians and Angelenos are experiencing a temporary reprieve from the heightened wildfire danger that has gripped the region since the historic Santa Ana wind event began nine days ago.
The recovery process will be long and arduous for the affected communities surrounding Los Angeles. As the fires continue to burn, the focus remains on containment, search and rescue and supporting those impacted by the devastating event.
“We are not in the clear,” Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristen Crowley said. “We must not let our guard down as we have, right now, extreme fire behavior. And we need to make sure that the community is staying updated with the most information. Follow all evacuation warnings and orders without delay.”
FOX News Multimedia Reporter Caroline Elliott is on the ground in Los Angeles with the latest.
Eruption resumes at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano
Hawaii‘s Kilauea volcano has resumed its eruption, and a dramatic video from the U.S. Geological Survey shows lava shooting hundreds of feet into the air.
Officials said the eruption of Kilauea within Kaluapele (summit caldera) resumed Wednesday morning with a small lava flow coming from the north vent. Less than an hour later, the lava intensified.
This image comes from a USGS live stream of the eruption of Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano on Jan. 16, 2025.
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