The salient point of this podcast episode is the impending extreme cold weather that is forecasted to impact the Northeast and interior Mid-Atlantic regions this weekend. As articulated by the National Weather Service, severe cold watches have been issued, with wind chills anticipated to plummet into the range of negative 20s to negative 30s. Additionally, we address the marine hazards associated with gale to storm force gusts and heavy freezing spray, particularly affecting the western coastal areas. Furthermore, we discuss the high surf warnings currently in effect for Hawaii and the potential dangers posed by rip currents along the Southern California coast. We also touch upon recent weather phenomena, including confirmed EF0 tornadoes in Texas, while underscoring the necessity for residents in affected regions to seek assistance from FEMA as needed.
Takeaways:
The National Weather Service has issued extreme cold watches for the Northeast region.
Dangerous wind chills are expected to reach negative 30 degrees Fahrenheit this weekend.
Residents affected by the October 2025 storms in Alaska are encouraged to apply for aid.
High surf advisories will be in effect along California's coast starting Friday morning.
Visibility issues due to dense fog are reported across the San Joaquin Valley this morning.
Two EF0 tornadoes were confirmed in Liberty County, Texas, with no reported injuries.
Dangerous Cold is the headline as another Arctic surge targets the Northeast and interior Mid Atlantic this weekend.
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National Weather Service offices warn of extreme cold watches with wind chills dropping into the negative 20s to negative 30s and marine hazards from gale to storm force gusts with heavy freezing spray out west surf is the main concern.
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High surf warnings continue for north and west facing shores in Hawaii early today with large long period swell and powerful rip currents along the southern California coast.
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High surf advisories begin Friday with dangerous rip currents inland.
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Dense valley fog this morning is reducing visibilities to near zero in stretches of the San Joaquin in Texas the Weather Service confirms two EF0 tornadoes this week in Liberty county northeast of Houston.
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Damage is minor and no injuries reported.
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ssistance tied to the October:
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Impacted residents in the newly added jurisdictions should apply for aid.
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The National Hurricane center reports no tropical cyclones.
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Let's run through the states.
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c assistance from the October:
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Survivors in those newly approved areas should apply@disasterassistance.gov or via 800-621.
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FEMA separately NWS notes dangerous cold persists across northern and western Alaska.
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Wind chills as low as negative 40 to negative 50 remain possible over the North Slope and Brooks Range.
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California Coastal hazards ramp up.
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A high surf advisory starts Friday morning for La Ventura, Santa Barbara and nearby beaches with four to nine foot breakers and strong rip currents.
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Stay off jetties and heed lifeguards inland.
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A dense fog advisory this morning across the San Joaquin Valley is dropping visibility to near zero on portions of i5 SR, 99, 41, 43, 46 and others.
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rough early this morning with:
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Life threatening rip currents and coastal run up are possible.
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New York NWS has posted extreme cold watches for portions of upstate New York and adjacent Vermont from Saturday evening into Sunday afternoon.
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Widespread dangerous wind chills are likely with AFD guidance emphasizing frostbite hypothermia risk if unprotected.
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Expect scattered snow showers Friday night into Saturday, then gradual moderation next week.
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Texas the Weather Service confirms two EF0 tornadoes north of Plum Grove in Liberty county from Tuesday's Supercell peak winds 80-85 mph.
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Minor structural and tree damage.
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No injuries reported.
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All other states have no significant updates in the last 24 hours.
