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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.
Mar - 2019 -
08 March
Nick Austin

Weekend blizzard will add to Midwest record snowfall

This February was brutal in parts of the Midwest. One city reported more than 50 inches of snowfall. Weekend blizzard to add more.

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07 March
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In wake of deadly storm, logistics leads recovery effort

Logistics will play a key role in recovery after the deadliest tornado in Alabama in more than 80 years struck Sunday.

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06 March
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Deadly Alabama tornado rated EF-4 with 170-mph winds

A community continues grieving after Sunday’s tornado in Lee County, Alabama killed 23 people, injured dozens more.

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05 March
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Another snowstorm still on track to slam the Sierra Nevada

Here we go again! Snow depths are at 200 inches right now in some parts of the Sierra Nevada. Lots more coming the next few days.

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04 March
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Killer tornado strikes small Alabama community over the weekend

More than 20 people were killed Sunday by a tornado in eastern Alabama. Winds estimated at 170 mph. How you can prepare for severe storms to increase chances of survival.

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Another stormy week ahead for California

Several more feet of snow coming to the Sierra Nevada this week, along with heavy rain elsewhere in the state. Flooding, mudslides, debris flows possible.

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01 March
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Major snowstorm heading to the Rockies this weekend

A few feet of snow, high winds will give truckers problems in Colorado this weekend. Some delays, disruptions in supply chain for a few days.

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Feb - 2019 -
28 February
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Mess of wintry weather to kick off March in the Mid-Atlantic

Icy, snow, sleet won’t make the Mid-Atlantic morning commute easy on the first day of March. Slick roads from Washington, D.C. to New York likely.

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Major flooding leads to rescues, evacuations in California

Record rainfall this week, several feet of standing water have flooded homes, businesses, roads just north of San Francisco. Rivers should begin receding today.

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26 February
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Storm continues to pound California with wind, snow, rain

Several more feet of snow coming to the Sierra Nevada Range, adding to travel troubles. Blizzard conditions and road closures likely in some areas.

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25 February
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Early-season Super Typhoon just misses direct hit on Guam

Tropical storm-force winds, torrential rain did some damage to U.S. island of Guam over the weekend. Rare February typhoon came close to being much worse.

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Blizzard, floods coming back to California this week

Several feet of snow this week adding to record amounts in the Sierra this month. Destructive winds, flooding possible in lower elevations.

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22 February
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Weekend blizzard heading to Great Plains, Midwest, Northeast

Thick ice, heavy snow, damaging winds coming to a large portion of the U.S. this weekend. Temporary supply chain disruptions likely. Dangerous conditions for truckers.

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20 February
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Flood threat continues in the South for rest of the week

Thunderstorms, several more inches of rain to flood Southeast roads and homes through the weekend.

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How thunderstorms happen on cold winter days

It doesn’t have to be an unusually warm winter day in the Southeast to get thunderstorms popping. Thanks to something called elevated convection, they rumbled for hours on Tuesday during very chilly weather.

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19 February
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Ice, snow, treacherous travel returning to several parts of the country

Thick ice accumulation, several inches of snow will hit the Great Plains, Midwest and Northeast through Wednesday. Temporary disruptions in freight movement, supply chain likely.

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18 February
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Soaking rains, flooding possible across the Southeast this week

Eight inches or more of soaking rain may fall this week in the Southeast. Flooding, road closures likely.

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15 February
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Sierra snowstorm could close more roads this weekend

Several more feet of snowfall, whiteout conditions likely to delay drivers in the Sierras this weekend. It’s been a busy season, especially compared to last winter.

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14 February
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Flash flooding forces evacuations in southern California

Raging floods have led to water rescues, debris flows, evacuations in southern California. Threat continues tonight.

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13 February
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Flooding and wind damage wrecking parts of California

Torrential downpours and hurricane-force winds have been flooding streets, toppling trees and power lines in the San Francisco Bay area. Threats spread to southern California tonight.

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Wildfire risk high in the Great Plains

Critical fire weather conditions have developed across parts of the nation’s heartland. Warm temperatures, low humidity, very dry ground. One spark could set up a chain reaction.

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12 February
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Sierras snow keeps coming, adding to a busy season

Several feet of snow coming back to the Sierras atop deep snowpack. Flooding possible in foothills.

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11 February
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Another week of treacherous wintry weather for many parts of the U.S.

Icy, snow-covered roads may slow down supply chain this week in areas that are used to it. But one city where winter weather is unusual is getting hit again.

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08 February
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Snowstorm, blizzard conditions in the West this weekend

Several feet of snow, powerful winds heading to the Sierras this weekend. Pacific Northwest will get its share, too, including Seattle.

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07 February
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Big snowstorm heading to the Pacific Northwest

Around a foot of snow coming to the Olympic Mountains this weekend, but Seattle metro area could also see its share. Bitterly cold winds, too,

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06 February
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High-impact winter storm returning to the Midwest

A foot of snow with gusty winds in some places, icy conditions in others. Nasty winter weather is coming back to the Midwest soon.

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05 February
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Treacherous, icy weather coming to Midwest tonight

Thick ice to cover parts of the Midwest tonight as next winter storm approaches. Major cities are in the path.

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Storm deaths and damages in California

Wind damage, tornadoes, record-breaking rainfall hit California the past few days. Unfortunately, one person died.

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04 February
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Blizzard out west this week, sloppy wintry mix in the east

Whiteout conditions, several more feet of snow for the Sierras early this week. This is on top of several feet from the weekend.

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01 February
Nick Austin

Blizzard, flooding and wind damage possible in western U.S.

Several feet of snow, lots of wind expected in Sierras of California this weekend. Coastal downpours, flooding possible.

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FedEx worker among many killed by arctic outbreak

Bitter cold outbreak in Midwest may have killed at least 12 people, including FedEx worker, college student, homeless man. Autopsies, investigations continue.

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Jan - 2019 -
31 January
Nick Austin

Serious wrecks, travel bans during wicked winter weather

Crash scenes have dotted landscapes in parts of Northeast this week. Snow, wind, extreme cold all factors.

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30 January
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Ice jams cause flooding, chaos amid arctic outbreak

Boats crashing into bridges and flooding have been by-products of ice jams during U.S. arctic outbreak. Problems could continue for few more days.

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28 January
Nick Austin

Snow, ice, brutal cold to linger in Midwest

Dangerous wind chills from 40s to 60s below zero keeping Midwest states in deep freeze. Snow, ice-covered roads adding to disruptions in supply chain.

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More life-threatening Midwest cold this week

Wind chills near 60 below zero soon heading to parts of the Great Lakes. Major cities to stay frozen for days.

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25 January
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Dangerous cold, lake effect snow continue this weekend

Wind chills as cold as 40 degrees below zero adding harsh bite to the air across Great Lakes states this weekend. Snowfall of more than 12 inches in spots.

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23 January
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Blizzard conditions, heavy snow from Cascades to the Plains

More than 16 inches of snow possible in northern Rockies through tonight. Lots of blowing snow, too.

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21 January
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More snow to slam the Midwest, Northeast this week

Some of the same areas snowed in, iced over last two weekends will be targeted again this week. More bitter cold to follow.

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Weekend winter storm does damage across several states

Ice, wind, heavy snow made for a bad weekend across Midwest, Northeast over the weekend. Storm-related transportation delays, deaths.

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18 January
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Major winter storm still on track for this weekend

More than a foot of snow could fall in parts of the Northeast this weekend. Areas of ice, too, in major cities.

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17 January
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Major weekend snowstorm to slam eastern U.S. again

Significant snow, ice, wind to slam some big cities this weekend. Could take days to thaw out.

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16 January
Nick Austin

Major blizzard heading to the Sierras

Several feet of snow, white-out conditions still on track to slam northern Sierras tonight. Winds will be worse than previously thought, gusting to more than 100 mph.

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Deep freeze coming to U.S. courtesy of the Polar Vortex

Arctic air heading to Midwest and Northeast this weekend. After rebounding, longer period of super cold weather could begin later this month, spreading to other regions of U.S.

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15 January
Nick Austin

Massive snowstorm to bury the Sierras

Storm to dump several feet of snow in northern Sierras. Blizzard conditions, dangerous travel.

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14 January
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Major storms will slow freight movement in the West this week

Parts of California to get pounded with heavy rain, snow, wind this week. Treacherous travel and delayed loads likely.

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13 January
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Heavy snow, wind, rain to start the week in southern California

Potential for road closures and power outages across southern California this week. Heavy snow, strong winds, localized flooding.

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11 January
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Dealing with the impacts of weekend storm

The snow storm over the weekend pretty much panned out like meteorologists across the country had predicted – large amounts of snow from the nation’s heartland to the nation’s capital, […]

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Major winter storm still on course to hit several freight regions this weekend

Major weekend storm still on track to dump snow, ice from Plains to mid-Atlantic. Potential for road closures, power outages.

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10 January
Nick Austin

Winter storm to slam several freight regions this weekend

Weekend winter storm to pack a wallop in parts of Plains, Midwest, and Southeast. Treacherous travel. Power outages possible.

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08 January
Nick Austin

Powerful Storm Returning to Pacific Northwest

Snow, ice, heavy rain, and strong winds will smash into Pacific Northwest through Wednesday. Travel troubles in a region of big freight volume increases.

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07 January
Nick Austin

Seattle cleans up: high winds knock out power to hundreds of thousands

Powerful winds swept through the Pacific Northwest over the weekend. It didn’t take them long to do substantial damage.

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Snow, ice to slam parts of Northeast this week, rain storm out west

Icy, snowy roads to cause more trouble for truckers in Northeast this week. Heavy rain, wind in northern California.

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04 January
Nick Austin

Significant weekend storm to slam the Sierras: snow, wind, power outages

Big storm to make lots of snow and wind in the Sierras this weekend. Travel will be dangerous, and towns could be left in the dark.

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03 January
Nick Austin

Increasing daylight hours will affect the weather and truckers

Many of us look forward to longer daylight hours of spring and summer. But they sometimes lead to more volatile weather, less sleep for truckers.

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02 January
Nick Austin

Ice, snow, and wind to make trouble for truckers through the week

The three worst kinds of weather will challenge truckers out west the next few days. Many will run into delays or have to re-route.

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Dec - 2018 -
31 December
Nick Austin

First winter storms of 2019 to hit the Plains, Southwest this week

Significant winter storm could ice over areas from Texas to Missouri this first week of the new year. Heavy snow to cover the southern Rockies.

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28 December
Nick Austin

More snow and wind to make trouble for weekend truckers

Some roads in Mountain West could end up closed this weekend. Heavy snow and wind to give truckers a hard time.

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26 December
Nick Austin

Blizzard, severe thunderstorms to disrupt returning holiday travelers

Heavy snow, wind, severe storms to make travel difficult for truckers and holiday travelers returning to work. Delays likely from the Midwest to the eastern Rockies.

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21 December
Nick Austin

Snowy, icy roads to make weekend driving dicey for truckers, holiday travelers

Truckers will have to deal with some messy weather this Christmas weekend. They’re doing all they can to ensure everyone’s last-minute orders arrive on time.

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20 December
Nick Austin

Winter Storm Diego’s damage: deaths, record snowfall, and impacts on freight

Winter Storm Diego did a pretty good number on parts of the South. Lots of snow, accidents, power outages, and unfortunately, people died.

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19 December
Nick Austin

Wet, windy weather ahead for final Christmas shipping push

East coast rain storm to slow down shipping, delivery of Christmas gifts. Travel delays, too. Better than snow and ice, but disruptions likely.

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17 December
Nick Austin

Messy weather to slow down truckers and disrupt holiday travel this week

The beginning and end of the final work week before Christmas will present travel challenges. Snow, rain, ice, and wind will make for some bumpy trips in multiple regions.

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13 December
Nick Austin

Southern storm still on track, adding to record rainfall

Another round of heavy rain could soon flood parts of the Carolinas devastated by Hurricane Florence. Records have already been set.

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12 December
Nick Austin

Storms, heavy rain, snow, and flooding headed to the South

Wet and wintry weather will move across the South for the rest of the work week. Truckers could run into flooded or icy roads.

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11 December
Nick Austin

Winter Storm Diego made history: travel troubles still likely

Black ice will be a major problem across parts of the South in the wake of Winter Storm Diego. Snow melt will keep refreezing at night.

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Blizzard developing in the Northwest: routes likely to be cut off

White-out conditions to make trucking risky or impossible in the Cascades and Rockies next two days.

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10 December
Nick Austin

Trucker dies during Winter Storm Diego: impact on travel continues

Trucker dies after big rig gets stuck in snow during major southern storm. Snow, icy roads remain a problem.

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Winter Storm Diego still trouble in the South, Snowstorms out west this week

Icy, snowy, and slushy roads will still be trouble for truckers across the South for a few more days. Two heavy snowstorms could hit mountains out west this week.

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07 December
Nick Austin

Major ice and snow storm stays on track to shut down Charlotte

Winter Storm Diego still on track to ice over parts of the South and sock in areas with heavy snow. Significant disruptions to supply chains and travel expected.

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Storm floods southern California, aiming for the Gulf Coast this weekend

After two days of flooding, southern California is getting a break. People on the Gulf Coast should be on high alert for the same this weekend.

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06 December
Nick Austin

Ice, heavy snow and floods to slam the South this weekend

Potentially crippling winter storm is headed to the Southeast this weekend. Snow and ice inland, flooding along the coast.

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04 December
Nick Austin

Rain storm coming to Southern California: flooding, debris flows possible

Drought-stricken southern California to get rain soon, but it might be too much at once. Flooding, debris flows could slow down regional supply chain temporarily.

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03 December
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Major ice storm could hit the South later this week, flooding in southern California

Southern California expected to get flooded, followed by late-week ice storm freezing the supply chain across parts of the South. Widespread road closures and power outages possible.

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Nov - 2018 -
30 November
Nick Austin

Another blizzard heading to Great Plains, Midwest this weekend: severe storms for the South

Great Plains, parts of Midwest to get smacked by another blizzard this weekend. Snow, ice, wind to slow down freight movement. Severe storm damage for parts of the South.

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28 November
Nick Austin

Major storm to blast through California tonight: feet of mountain snow, flooding in valleys

Heavy snow and rain will make it nearly impossible or dangerous to move freight through the Sierra Nevada tonight. Alternate routes or waiting are main options.

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27 November
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Lake effect snowstorm to slow down truckers, supply chain in the Northeast

Some drivers may have to extend Thanksgiving vacations as more lake effect snow piles up in the Northeast. Windy, icy conditions also concerns.

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25 November
Nick Austin

Major snowstorm to delay or stop Midwest supply chain rest of the weekend

Blizzard conditions to cause problems in Plains, Midwest through Sunday. Zero visibility, dangerous roads, major delays.

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21 November
Nick Austin

Record cold Thanksgiving in store for the Northeast

Dangerously cold arctic air heading to the Northeast for Thanksgiving. Record temperatures with harsh winds.

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20 November
Nick Austin

Major Thanksgiving snowstorm to delay truckers out west: flooding in some valleys

Big storm will make trouble for drivers going through the Sierra Nevada heading into Thanksgiving. Heavy snow in the mountains, heavy rain in the valleys.

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19 November
Nick Austin

Heavy snow out west this week, drenching rain coming to California

Rain will douse California wildfires this week, but landslides, mudslides also possible. Heavy snow to cover the Sierra Nevada.

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16 November
Nick Austin

Trouble for truckers: another big snow storm to hit the Rockies this weekend

Another in a long series of autumn snow storms to make trouble for truckers in the Rockies this weekend. Snow, ice to make some roads dangerous.

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15 November
Nick Austin

Deadly wildfires still raging in California: why they’re getting larger and so hard to fight

Two huge wildfires in California have killed dozens of people, scorched nearly 200,000 acres of land. Winds and drought set the stage.

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10 November
Nick Austin

Updated forecast for MarketWaves18: pack warm clothes

Pack a winter coat and umbrella. Rain, freezing cold weather moving into the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex for MarketWaves18.

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09 November
Nick Austin

California wildfires out of control, forcing evacuations and destroying a town

Three wildfires in The Golden State are burning and spreading out of control, despite efforts to contain them. Strong winds and risk for new fires continue this weekend.

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08 November
Nick Austin

Your MarketWaves18 forecast: be ready for the weather in northeast Texas

An early look at next week’s weather for MarketWaves18 has a mix of rain, sunshine, and cold.

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07 November
Nick Austin

Truckers will battle strong Santa Ana winds for a couple days, some strong enough to blow them over

It’ll be tough hauling across many areas of California on Thursday and Friday. Santa Ana winds will kick in again, making it downright dangerous to drive at times.

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06 November
Nick Austin

El Niño could significantly slow down U.S. supply chain this winter

Truckers and farmers could have problems come winter and spring if El Niño gets its way. Too much rain, snow, ice some places. Too dry in others.

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05 November
Nick Austin

Truckers to face more snow, wind in the Rockies this week: severe thunderstorms in the South

Snow continues to pile up in the Rockies this week, while severe storms could slow down freight movement across the South.

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02 November
Nick Austin

Colorado’s chain law in full effect: more snow in the Rockies this weekend

Truckers in many states face fines if they don’t carry and use snow chains. Colorado’s law started more than 20 years ago.

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01 November
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Ohio crops doing well despite bad weather: freight volume may pick up soon

Soybeans and corn are pretty big crops in Ohio. After a drought scare earlier this year, growers have been rebounding nicely.

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Oct - 2018 -
31 October
Nick Austin

Deadly storms hit Italy: worst flooding in Venice in a decade

Severe thunderstorms turned deadly across Italy earlier this week, causing major flooding in Venice.

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Truckers face severe storms, torrential rain in the South the next two days

Severe storms from Texas to Mississippi will make freight delivery tougher the next couple days. Torrential rain, strong winds, and isolated tornadoes all possible.

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30 October
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Typhoon Yutu turns deadly in the Philippines, Hurricane Oscar treks across the Atlantic

Typhoon Yutu has killed at least eight people in two countries, while Hurricane Oscar heads toward the U.K.

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29 October
Nick Austin

Truckers to face weather challenges in western U.S. and the South this week

Truckers will face weather challenges in the western U.S. this week, as well as the southern states. Heavy snow, rain, and wind are in the forecast.

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After U.S. territory severely damaged, Typhoon Yutu about to hammer the Philippines

After Super Typhoon Yutu crashed into the U.S.’s northern Mariana Islands last week, the Philippines is getting ready for the storm to strike. Storm surge, flooding, landslides likely.

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26 October
Nick Austin

Nor’easter could be a challenge for truckers this weekend

Fierce winds will make freight movement difficult this weekend in the Northeast, but drivers and trucking companies do everything possible to reduce accidents.

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25 October
Nick Austin

Nor’easter taking shape for this weekend: Northeast downpours, strong winds

Nor’easter will drench major cities in the Northeast and New England this weekend. Flooding and wind damage possible.

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Super Typhoon Yutu does extensive damage to U.S. territory, injuries reported

Super Typhoon Yutu destroys property, knocks out power on the Mariana Islands, a U.S. territory in the Pacific. It’s one of the strongest storms on record.

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24 October
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Willa not done, heading for the U.S.: heavy rain, snow, strong winds possible

Willa is no longer a hurricane, but it’s not gone. Storm will drench the South and the Northeast, snow on parts of New England.

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Yutu now a powerful Super Typhoon, closing in on U.S. territories

People in the U.S. territory of the Mariana Islands are bracing for Super Typhoon Yutu. Destructive winds and major flooding likely to start soon.

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