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Significant weather continues to hit both coasts of the U.S. heading into Tuesday, as the Northeast began to feel the effects of a nor’easter Tuesday while Californians were under flood notices and bracing for another another atmospheric river storm.
A state of emergency was issued in New York as the Northeast was expected to bring “widespread significant impacts” to the region, said AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter.
Parts of New York, Vermont, Massachusetts and New Hampshire were forecast to get up to 18 inches of snow through Thursday night, according to the National Weather service, with the potential for even more some areas.
The Southeast will also see some winter weather conditions, with freeze warnings in place through Tuesday morning.
Here’s what to know about national forecast Tuesday:
Nor’easter brings heavy snow, New York declares state of emergency
A winter storm warning remains in affect through Wednesday in much of the Northeast from a nor’easter. Heavy, wet snow is expected in most regions with residents seeing up to 2 feet of snow.
Here are some of the latest developments:
- AccuWeather said the heaviest snowfall will likely fall from New York to Maine.
- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency that went into effect Monday night, advising people to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel due to hazardous road conditions.
- Areas in the storm could have wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour.
- Coastal cities in the Northeast, from New Jersey to Maine, will be monitoring possible flooding with rising tides.
What is a nor’easter?
The coming storm is known as a nor’easter, which are large, intense areas of low pressure that typically develop off the East Coast during the late fall, winter and early spring.
The storms are called “nor’easters” because they usually bring strong northeast winds over the East as they move north along the Atlantic Coast.
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Power outage risks in Northeast
Hochul added the storm “will likely” cause power outages in the state as the National Guard in New York was activated to assist emergency response crews.
AccuWeather said a large portion of the Northeast is at risk of power outages.
‘Life-threatening flooding’ likely in California
Heavy rain began to fall again in California Monday night, and it’s expected to continue into Tuesday night. Northern California will see moderate to heavy rain, with Sierra and Foothills getting 3-7 inches, the NWS said. The area could have flooded roadways and an increased risk of mudslides.
As for Southern California, the region will begin seeing heavy rain going into Tuesday evening, and will likely be worse than the atmospheric river storm that hit last week and could result in devastating effects. Los Angeles and coastal cities will have around 2-to-4 inches of rain.
“With the ground already saturated from the previous storm and river levels well above average, another round of major and life-threatening flooding is likely along much of the California coast, central Valley and foothills of the Sierra,” the NWS said.
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A California rainfall season not seen in years
The service said the pending rain will continue to add what has already been a wet beginning of the year for California. Some parts of the state have had their wettest water year since at least 2016-17, but “more likely” 2004-05 or 2010-11.
Freeze warnings in South
The South and Southeast will have freeze warnings in effect through Tuesday morning, and they could be back in place Wednesday morning. The freezing conditions will kill crops and other outdoor vegetation, and could damage outdoor plumbing.
“Those in spots where subfreezing temperatures are forecast will want to bring pets, as well as any sensitive outdoor plants, indoors to avoid the cold air,” AccuWeather said.
The freeze warning applies to parts of:
- Arkansas
- Tennessee
- Mississippi
- Alabama
- Georgia
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Virginia
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Contributing: Orlando Mayorquin, Doyle Rice
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