Northeast

Travel Disruption Looms as New Snow Storm Predicted to Hit Northeast

A winter storm is expected to bring snow to the Northeast on Friday, prompting emergency measures in several areas as officials caution that travel conditions could be hazardous. The storm comes as more than 100 million people, nearly 30% of the US population, are under winter weather alerts across the Pacific Northwest, Northern Plains, Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast, following extreme conditions that have caused at least 55 deaths in 10 states. Snowfall began early Friday …

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Earthquake Rattles Northeast, Third Largest Recorded in the Area in the Last Five Decades

New York – A rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck parts of the Northeast, causing buildings to shake from Washington, DC to New York City to Maine. This event marked the third largest earthquake recorded in the area in the last five decades, with authorities stating it was the strongest in New Jersey in over 240 years. Millions of residents across the Northeast, unaccustomed to earthquakes, described feeling initial confusion before realizing the nature of the …

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Rainy Northeast Weekend Forecast: Flood Watches, Snow, and Cherry Blossoms at Risk

Washington, D.C. – As spring brings a whirlwind of weather changes, the transition from wildfires to a heavy rainstorm within days serves as a vivid reminder of the season’s unpredictable nature. The nation’s capital and its surrounding region are bracing for a deluge of rain from Friday night into Saturday morning, with the potential for over 2 inches of rainfall in a short period. The imminent storm has prompted the National Weather Service to issue …

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