This morning, I present significant weather developments across Alaska and the contiguous United States, particularly highlighting the blizzard and winter weather advisories issued by the National Weather Service. As we navigate through perilous travel conditions and potential whiteout scenarios, it is imperative to remain vigilant, especially in areas affected by strong southerly winds and gusts reaching up to 70 mph in Southern California. Additionally, I will provide an overview of recent seismic activity, which remains minimal, with a recorded minor earthquake near Toya, Texas, that has not resulted in any reported damage. We will also discuss the updated assistance information from FEMA regarding Hurricane Helene, urging survivors to review program details and impending deadlines. Throughout this briefing, we shall continue to monitor and relay active alerts and official updates to ensure public safety and preparedness.
Takeaways:
The National Weather Service has issued blizzard warnings for various regions in Alaska, indicating severe weather conditions.
California is experiencing strong southerly winds that may lead to downed limbs and hazardous travel for high-profile vehicles.
FEMA has updated its Hurricane Helene assistance page, providing essential information for survivors seeking support.
New York is under winter weather advisories due to lake effect snow, impacting travel and road conditions significantly today.
A minor earthquake was recorded in Texas, though no significant damage or impacts were reported in the area.
Active weather alerts will be monitored throughout the day to ensure public safety and awareness.
The National Weather Service is posting blizzard and winter weather advisories for parts of the Interior, west coast and Southeast Panhandle with dangerous travel and whiteout conditions possible today in California Strong southerly winds continue this morning for mountains and desert slopes in Southern California.
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Peak gusts 55-70 mph in favored passes may bring downed limbs and difficult travel for high profile vehicles.
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USGS notes only minor domestic seismic activity over the last day, including a magnitude 2.6 near Toya, Texas.
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No damage reported for ongoing recovery.
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FEMA's Hurricane Helene page is updated today with current assistance information.
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Survivors should check program details and deadlines.
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Let's run through the states.
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California High wind warnings and advisories continue into early afternoon for wind prone areas along and below the desert slopes with isolated gusts to 60 to 70 mph possible farther north and west.
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Previously warned areas in Ventura and Los Angeles counties see diminishing winds after daybreak.
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Power disruptions and downed limbs are possible where strongest gusts occur.
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Alaska Blizzard warnings and winter weather advisories are in effect today for parts of the west coast and interior and strong wind wintry mix advisories extend through portions of the Southeast Panhandle.
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Expect periods of whiteout, drifting snow and hazardous marine conditions.
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New York Winter weather advisories remain in effect for lake effect and terrain driven snow from the Tug Hill and North country to the southern Adirondacks with additional accumulations and slick roads impacting the Wednesday commute.
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Parts of eastern New York also remain under advisory for light snow through tonight.
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Texas USGS records a Minor earthquake, magnitude 2.6, northwest of Toya within the past 24 hours.
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No impacts reported.
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All other states have no significant updates in the last 24 hours.
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That's your EMN Morning Brief for Wednesday, February 11th.
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We'll continue to track active NWS alerts and official updates throughout the day.
