Live updates: Nor'easter 'bomb cyclone' to blast Carolinas with heavy snow and coastal flooding
Parts of the Carolinas could see their heaviest snowfall in years as a massive nor'easter brings up to a foot of snow and dangerous winds.
A major nor'easter will drop heavy snow on the Carolinas while whipping up dangerous winds near the coast.
Millions of Americans in the Southeast are bracing for another winter storm - this one developing into a major nor'easter that will "bomb out" as is charges north over the Atlantic Ocean. The FOX Forecast Center says a powerful low pressure area will form just off the coast of the Carolinas on Saturday. This coastal storm will drop heavy snow over the Carolinas and blast the coast with tropical storm-force winds. The dangerously strong winds are expected to lash the coast, kicking up huge waves, triggering coastal flooding, and eroding vulnerable beaches.
Latest snow forecast from FOX Weather showing 3-5 inches of snow across North Georgia.
North Georgia is bracing for snow just days after a historic winter storm coated the region in snow and ice. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for portions of North Georgia where as much as 5 inches of snow is expected to fall this weekend. Atlanta could see up to an inch of snow and the National Weather Service has placed the city under a Winter Weather Advisory.
Latest snow forecast from FOX Weather showing the heavy snow that will fall on the Southeast this weekend.
The FOX Forecast Center just released an updated snow forecast for this weekend's nor'easter. At this point, FOX Weather meteorologists say everything is on track to deliver heavy snow to portions of the Southeast. Up to a foot of snow is still expected over eastern North Carolina, with light snow extending as far south as Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia.
Record-shattering frigid air will sweep across Florida this weekend.
A blast of record cold air will surge south into Florida this weekend, bringing what could be the coldest temperatures the state has seen in 16 to as many as 37 years. Freezing temperatures will reach all the way into South Florida and record low temperatures are expected both Sunday and Monday mornings. Combined with
New York, Chicago, and Boston are all waking up to wind chill temperatures near 0°F this morning.
Another blast of arctic air is sweeping across the eastern half of America this morning. Air temperatures are in the single digits and many major cities are feeling subzero wind chills right now. This dangerously cold air will help spin up the nor'easter off the Eastern Seaboard later today and this weekend. An upper-level disturbance coming along with the cold will help spark the nor'easter's development, while the cold air will ensure everything that falls from the storm will fall as snow.
This weekend's nor'easter won't just drop heavy snow on North Carolina. It will pack a punch with 60 mph winds roaring in off the Atlantic Ocean. Those winds will push water inland and trigger coastal flooding. The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning for the Outer Banks of North Carolina and Hatteras Island in anticipation of the rising water.
Coastal Flood Warnings are up for North Carolina's Outer Banks where flooding is expected this weekend.
The warning calls for 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways, which could lead to property damage. NWS Newport/Morehead City says flooding will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes and businesses. Numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles will be possible. It also warns that portions of Highway 12 may be inundated.
Latest snow forecast from FOX Weather showing up to a foot possible along the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
The Outer Banks of North Carolina and coastal communities are bracing for heavy snow from this weekend's nor'easter. FOX Weather is calling for 8-12 inches of snow to fall in eastern North Carolina from New Bern to Nags Head. This area also faces dangerous winds up to 60 mph as the storm rapidly intensifies, which could create blizzard conditions on the Outer Banks. Those winds will also increase the risk of beach erosion and will push ocean water inland, triggering coastal flooding.
Last weekend's historic winter storm forced Amtrak to cancel trains and reduce service throughout the East after heavy snow and ice covered its tracks. Now five days later, it is still struggling to get back on track.
In an early morning post on X , Amtrak announced it was canceling 13 high-speed Acela trains for Friday due to "equipment unavailability." Additional posts reveal more than 30 trains have been canceled so far today in the Northeast Corridor.
On Thursday evening, Amtrak posted an update to its website saying "Our teams are working diligently to restore service to normal operations."
Customers may experience delays, and additional service adjustments or cancellations may still be necessary through this weekend up to and possibly including Monday, February 2nd.
The update goes on to say that crews are actively inspecting tracks, equipment, and infrastructure to ensure a safe return to normal service.
On Thursday, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein issued a new State of Emergency to ensure his state qualifies if federal assistance is needed to respond or recover from the weekend nor'easter. The declaration also activated the State Emergency Response Team ahead of the storm’s arrival.
Latest snow forecast from FOX Weather showing 5-8 inches expected for Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina.
Heavy snow will hammer the Piedmont region across North Carolina this weekend. The FOX Forecast Center says 5-8" of snow is expected to fall in the Raleigh-Durham area and surrounding communities. Combined with strong winds, the snow will make driving hazardous at times, particularly late Saturday into early Sunday.
Latest snow forecast for the Southeast showing heavy snow clobbering the Carolinas.
The latest snow forecast from FOX Weather still calls for 8-12 inches of snow to clobber the Carolinas, particularly in eastern North Carolina and the Outer Banks.
The FOX Forecast Center is analyzing new computer forecast model data right now in order to update this forecast. We'll post it as soon as it's ready.
Winter Storm Warnings have been issued for all of North Carolina, most of South Carolina, and nearby states.
With this weekend's nor'easter just hours away from clobbering the Carolinas with heavy snow and dangerous winds, the National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Warnings for more than 20 million people. The warnings cover all of North Carolina, much of South Carolina, southern Virginia, eastern Tennessee, and portions of North Georgia.
You can go back and see how the forecast has evolved with live updates from Thursday's coverage.
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