The salient point of our discussion revolves around the dangerous cold that continues to grip the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions, as the National Weather Service has issued extended cold advisories and forecasts a potential coastal storm this weekend, which may exacerbate conditions leading to coastal flooding. We delve into the complexities faced by mariners in New Jersey, where freezing spray and developing ice create significant navigation challenges in the Delaware Bay. Additionally, we highlight the ongoing power restoration efforts in various states, addressing the impact of severe weather conditions from Texas to Tennessee. The episode also emphasizes the critical situation in New York City, where enhanced cold weather measures are in place following tragic fatalities linked to the extreme cold. We urge our listeners to stay informed and safe amidst these hazardous conditions, as we navigate through the latest updates and advice from local authorities.
Takeaways:
The National Weather Service has issued cold advisories due to dangerously low temperatures in the Mid Atlantic and Northeast regions.
Mariners are facing significant challenges due to freezing spray and ice in the Delaware Bay, complicating navigation efforts.
Power restoration efforts are ongoing across multiple states, with a focus on areas affected by ice and snow.
Winter storm warnings remain in effect for specific counties in Michigan, highlighting the severity of lake effect snow and blizzard conditions.
The upcoming weekend may bring a coastal storm, increasing the risk of coastal flooding and hazardous winds along the full moon tide cycle.
Local officials in New York City report increased cold weather measures and expanded shelter options due to fatalities during the cold snap.
Mariners in N.J. de waters face freezing spray and developing ice in the Delaware Bay and back bays, complicating navigation.
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Power restoration work continues after the weekend.
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Ice and snow utilities still report large pockets of customers out from Texas into Tennessee and the mid south, though totals are steadily declining as crews repair lines and replace broken poles out west and the upper Midwest.
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Focused winter hazards persist Lake effect snow and blowing snow in Michigan's upper and blizzard level winds over Alaska's Dalton highway summits.
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Let's run through the states.
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Northern Alaska A winter storm warning remains in effect for the Dalton highway summits through this afternoon with gusts up to 60 miles per hour, creating periods of near whiteout visibility.
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Delaware Prolonged dangerous cold continues.
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NWS warns of freezing spray and increasing ice across sheltered coastal waters with the greatest threat on the tidal Delaware river and Delaware Bay.
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Weekend coastal storm potential is rising.
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Georgia Cold Dry conditions persist today and Thursday.
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NWS Peachtree City notes low predictability around a Frye sun system that could bring snow to parts of north and central Georgia.
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Confidence favors snow over freezing rain at this time.
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MICHIGAN Upper Peninsula Winter Storm warnings continue for Luce, Alger and northern Schoolcraft counties through tonight for additional lake effect snow and blowing snow.
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Localized 1 to 8 inches worst near and north of M28 from Munising eastward.
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Mississippi State response continues.
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MEMA and the Mississippi National Guard delivered water, meals, cots and blankets to northern counties Tuesday.
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USACE repositioned an emergency power team to support power needs.
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Local officials report ongoing restoration and debris control.
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Residents needing assistance should use MEMA shelter and traffic resources and check local outage maps.
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NWS highlights continued dangerous wind chills today and tonight and warns of marine freezing spray with ice growth in back bays.
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Confidence is increasing in a weekend coastal storm with onshore winds and coastal flooding risk into Sunday's full moon tides.
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NEW YORK New York City maintains enhanced cold weather measures.
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Local officials report at least 10 people found dead outdoors during the cold snap and expanded warming options, including additional shelters and warming buses.
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Code Blue remains critical.
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No one is turned away from shelter during these conditions.
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Pennsylvania Eastern PA NWS extends cold advisories through Thursday morning.
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Expect wind chills 0.10F colder in the Poconos and expanding black ice risk on untreated surfaces.
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Confidence is rising for a weekend coastal system.
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Coastal flooding and strong onshore winds are the primary concerns at this range.
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Tennessee NASHVILLE Davidson County Warming transports continue OEM reports nearly 200 safe transports to warming locations as of Tuesday.
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NES restoration improves but remains substantial.
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About 108,000 customers without power early this morning.
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Texas east Texas about 15,000 customers remain without power this morning.
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Restoration continues county by county.
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TxDOT continues urging drivers to stay off icy roads while crews treat and clear lingering trouble spots.
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All other states have no significant updates in the last 24 hours.
