The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Winter storm alerts cover millions ahead of nor’easter
Start your day with the latest weather news – A far-reaching and impactful storm has begun its assault on the U.S. in the South, where snow, rain and severe storms are possible Friday. From there, it heads to the Northeast this weekend.
Northeast prepping for weekend nor'easter wallop
For weeks FOX Weather has been talking about the pattern becoming more conducive for winter storms in January, and that forecast is coming to fruition as 2024 kicks off with a nor'easter across the east this weekend.
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Winter alerts issued for millions ahead of nor’easter
This weekend’s nor’easter will bring impactful weather across much of the eastern U.S. Winter Storm Watches have been issued from North Carolina to Maine. The storm will bring rainy and icy weather to the mid-Atlantic before dumping snow on parts of the Northeast.
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Southern US sees first impacts from eventual nor’easter
Before all the winter weather in the Northeast this weekend, the developing storm is bringing snow, rain and severe storms to the southern tier of the country Friday. Snow is possible in Kansas and Oklahoma, while rain and thunderstorms are likely in Texas. Some of the storms could be severe, especially along the Gulf Coast.
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West Coast faces rounds of storms
The active weather pattern continues for the West Coast, where a series of storms is set to pound the region starting this weekend through next week. Heavy rain and widespread snow are possible in the Northwest before the energy from each storm moves into the Southwest.
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