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Nick Austin

Nick is a meteorologist with 20 years of forecasting and broadcasting experience. He was nominated for a Midsouth Emmy for his coverage during a 2008 western Tennessee tornado outbreak. He received his Bachelor of Science in Meteorology from Florida State University, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Management from the Georgia Tech. Nick is a member of the American Meteorological Society and National Weather Association. As a member of the weather team at WBBJ-TV in Jackson, Tennessee, Nick was nominated for a Mid-South Emmy for live coverage of a major tornado outbreak in February 2008. As part of the weather team at WRCB-TV in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Nick shared the Chattanooga Times-Free Press Best of the Best award for “Best Weather Team” eight consecutive years.
Jul - 2019 -
24 July
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Hurricane outlook may change for the worse as El Niño fades

Supply chain managers could be busier than expected this hurricane season

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23 July
22 July
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Deadly heat wave ending across eastern half of U.S.

Several heat-related deaths reported from Midwest to the Northeast

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19 July
17 July
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Tropical Storm Danas may delay shipments at East Asia ports

Busiest port in the world, Shanghai, may have to deal with tropical storm-related delays

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U.S. heat wave, western Pacific Tropical Storm (forecast video)

Heat index to crack 105° in many U.S. cities, while a Tropical Storm spins near eastern Asia

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15 July
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Hurricane Barry left its mark, but could have been worse

Hundreds of thousands lost power, levees breached, but overall Barry wasn’t so bad

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12 July
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Tropical Storm Barry closing in on Louisiana coast (forecast video)

States of emergency declared as Tropical Storm Barry approaches Gulf coast

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11 July
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Tropical Storm Barry already impacting Gulf oil production

At least 250,000 barrels a day of crude immediately affected by Tropical Storm Barry

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03 July
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Volumes of flood-delayed crops picking up in Midwest

Late harvests, unplanted seeds add up to higher shipping volumes

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01 July
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Barge movement resumes on Mississippi, but remains sluggish

Barge grain movements on Mississippi 85 percent lower than a year ago

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Jun - 2019 -
28 June
27 June
25 June
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Wildfire risk blazing across western U.S.

Wildfires have burned hundreds of thousands of acres this year in western states

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Severe storms, flooding, wildfires

Wildfire risk increases out west, flooding continues on the Mississippi

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21 June
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California wildfires could be even worse this year

Tens of thousands of acres already scorched by wildfires in the West this year.

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20 June
19 June
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More flooding possible, barges waiting (forecast video)

Additional storms and flooding likely along the Mississippi River

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17 June
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Severe storms, flooding threats (forecast video)

Several U.S. cities could end up with flooded streets today.

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14 June
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Major Indian port in path of tropical cyclone

India’s largest commercial port in potential path of Cyclone Vayu.

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11 June
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Floods raising freight rates, washing away revenues

Millions of tons of cargo, inducing U.S. grains, remain stuck due to flooding.

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10 June
06 June
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Midwest flooding ripples through economy, transportation

Farming not the only industry to suffer losses from major flooding.

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04 June
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Melton drivers awarded for good deeds during harsh weather

“We are the knights of the highway and it’s our duty to make sure everyone is safe.” Drivers praised for helping others while on the job.

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03 June
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Flooding closes more roads, stalls barges in Midwest

Interstates shut down, two ports suspend barge movement on Missouri and Mississippi rivers.

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May - 2019 -
31 May
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Flooding continues to disrupt barge traffic in U.S.

Locks are closed, tons of grains can’t get to ports for export.

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29 May
28 May
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Great Plains flooding sends intermodal loads off-track

Total number of trains carrying loads, total number of trains held both increasing as Great Plains flooding washes out tracks.

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23 May
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Relentless severe storm onslaught disrupting freight movement

Hundreds of miles of rails still out of service, other assets at risk from flooding by severe storms.

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22 May
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Storms damage California cherry crops just before peak holiday demand

Rainfall records and hail have ruined some cherry crops out west. The timing couldn’t be much worse for growers.

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20 May
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Tornado outbreak to slam the Great Plains this week

Strong, long-lasting tornadoes are a good bet across parts of the nation’s heartland early this week.

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17 May
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Back-to-back late-spring snowstorms pelting the Sierra Nevada

Second late spring snowstorm this week to hit the Sierra Nevada over the weekend. Another one to two feet of snow in some spots.

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14 May
02 May
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Major Indian port in potential path of severe cyclone

Fourth-largest port in India in possible path of violent cyclone.

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Apr - 2019 -
30 April
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Two truckers awarded for bravery during dangerous weather

Two truck drivers recently honored for helping people during harsh winter storms.

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29 April
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Stormy week ahead for the Great Plains

Tornadoes, destructive winds and large hail could strike many areas of the Great Plains for next several days.

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26 April
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Spring snow may hit the Midwest this weekend

Several inches of snow and slush could soon cover roads in parts of Midwest after a week of warm weather.

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25 April
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Second powerful cyclone headed for East Africa in 2019

Winds close to 150 mph, major storm surge about to slam parts of Africa never hit by a cyclone in modern times.

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24 April
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First heat wave of the year baking the Desert Southwest

Temperatures will top 100° in some Southwest towns the rest of the week. Record could be broken.

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23 April
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We’re not in Kansas anymore: tornado alley shifting

Numbers usually don’t lie, and they show that tornadoes are increasingly becoming a way of life in the South.

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17 April
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Severe storms threaten U.S. for next three days

Tornadoes, hail, destructive winds all possible across large part of U.S. rest of the week, including areas slammed by storms last weekend.

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16 April
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Record-breaking snow season breaks Sierra Nevada drought

A stellar snow season has helped wipe out drought across California, including the Sierra Nevada. Should lead to a very productive growing season.

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15 April
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Severe storms could wallop South on heels of deadly weekend

At least eight people were killed by tornadoes, severe storms in southern states over the weekend. Nasty weather could return this week.

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12 April
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Blizzard sending truckers off course in Midwest

Don’t underestimate Mother Nature. Numerous truck drivers in the Midwest lost control while moving through a major snowstorm Thursday.

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10 April
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First predictions of 2019 hurricane season released

Initial outlook shows a near-average 2019 Atlantic hurricane season, but this doesn’t mean we should let down our guard.

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09 April
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Blizzard still on track to clobber nation’s heartland

One to two feet of snow and 50-mph winds are heading to the Great Plains. It’ll be the second blizzard to hit the region in the past 30 days.

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Railroads rolling again after historic flooding

Hundreds of miles of critical freight rails once out of commission due to flooding are back in service.

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08 April
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Blizzard heading to Great Plains, Midwest this week

A foot of snow or more plus hazardous winds heading to the nation’s heartland.

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05 April
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Flood-damaged roads in Midwest making fairly speedy recoveries

Thousands of miles of damaged roads in Iowa and Nebraska have dwindled to less than 150. Crews have been working hard to restore infrastructure after last month’s historic flooding.

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04 April
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Flooded farmers to eat cost of damaged grain in storage

Tens of millions of dollars worth of corn and soybeans likely destroyed by major Midwest flooding. Not all farmers will be able to recuperate losses.

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01 April
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Flooding continues to disrupt freight, lives in nation’s heartland

More than 150 locations remain at or above flood stage along Midwest rivers. Additional rainfall, snowmelt to slow down improvement.

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Mar - 2019 -
29 March
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Midwest flooding continues to stall transportation

Historic flooding has caused around $1 billion dollars in agricultural damage in Iowa, Nebraska. Roads, rails still out of service.

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28 March
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Small island damaged by second cyclone this year

Two strong cyclones in as many months have caused trouble in a tiny, vulnerable island in the Indian Ocean. Damage to infrastructure widespread.

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27 March
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Flood threat in Midwest continues through the week

More than three dozen locations on several Midwestern rivers remain flooded, and there’s no end in sight this week.

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26 March
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Major snowstorm still on track to slam the Sierra Nevada

A few feet of snow will make travel treacherous in parts of the eastern California mountains mid-week.

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Railroads slowly getting back on track after Midwest floods

The largest freight railroad network in the U.S. still has several tracks out of service after Midwest flood damage. At least one other company also suffering losses.

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25 March
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Stormy week ahead for the Sierra Nevada

Up to a few feet of snow this week will be added to enormous totals already measured across the Sierra Nevada this year. Great for skiers, bad for drivers.

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22 March
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Widespread flooding likely to continue well into spring

There’s a threat for moderate to major flooding across 25 states through May. Additional snow melt, above-average spring rain expected.

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21 March
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Historic Midwest floods may put farmers out of business

Countless acres of farms, ranch lands destroyed by recent floods in Iowa, Nebraska. Will impact food on our tables.

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Recovery a challenge after deadly cyclone hits Africa

Washed out bridges, impassable roads making it hard for aid to reach southeastern Africa after cyclone devastates the region.

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20 March
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Blizzard could slam interior Northeast as spring begins

More than a foot of snow could fall in parts of New England at the end of the week. Winds could reach blizzard strength.

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19 March
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Truckers helping with Midwest flood recovery, but more needed

The recovery process is just beginning in the flooded Midwest, and truckers are getting involved. The need for their assistance will grow in the coming days and weeks.

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18 March
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Midwest flooding grinds rail service to a halt

Two major railroads have stopped freight service because of catastrophic flooding in the Midwest where rails are washed out.

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15 March
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Trouble still ahead in wake of destructive blizzard

Record flood stages have been reached on some Midwest rivers after heavy snow, record winds hit the Great Plains.

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14 March
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Historic Great Plains blizzard turns deadly in Colorado

A Colorado state trooper is killed while helping a stranded driver during Wednesday’s blizzard. Record winds, wrecks, road closures, power outages also results.

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13 March
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This weather is the bomb: meaning behind “bombogenesis” of a storm

Blizzard in the Great Plains result of a storm that is “bombing out”, producing record low pressure readings.

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12 March
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Powerful blizzard still on track to hit Great Plains Wednesday

Damaging winds of more than 60 mph, a foot of snow or more for parts of the nation’s heartland the next two days. Possibly one of the strongest storms in the Great Plains in a quite some time.

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Record cold streaks set in Montana

It’s been below freezing in much of Montana since the start of February. Record cold streaks have lasted into March.

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11 March
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Blizzard to batter the Great Plains by midweek

Destructive winds, heavy snowfall in the Great Plains will slow down truckers, disrupt supply chain for a couple days. Up to a foot of snow, winds reaching 60 mph.

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