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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.
Feb - 2022 -
01 February
Nick Austin

High-impact winter storm threat from Great Plains to Great Lakes

Impending winter storm’s supply chain impacts could be far-reaching (video forecast included).

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Jan - 2022 -
31 January
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Major winter storm aiming at Midwest

Impending winter storm could cause major supply chain disruptions from Plains to Midwest (video forecast included).

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28 January
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Blizzard warnings posted as nor’easter approaches East Coast

Impending weekend nor’easter could cause significant delays in ground and air freight.

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26 January
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Weekend nor’easter could slam I-95 corridor

Supply chain disruptions could last a few days as a winter storm aims for the Northeast (video forecast included).

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25 January
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Strong snowstorm heading through the Rockies

Truckers will hit intense snowfall at times in the Rockies the next two days (video forecast included).

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24 January
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Wildfire forces shutdown of Pacific Coast Highway

Wildfire leads to evacuations and partial closure of California’s Pacific Coast Highway.

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21 January
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States of emergency declared as ice storm threatens mid-Atlantic

Ice, sleet and snow may keep truckers out of the mid-Atlantic this weekend.

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20 January
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Winter storm alerts expanding across Texas, mid-Atlantic

A winter storm may keep truckers away from portions of Texas and the mid-Atlantic for a couple of days (video forecast included).

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19 January
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How costly were 2021 US weather disasters?

Experts say 2021 was a “tough year” regarding impacts of climate change and extreme weather in the U.S.

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Ice, snow to hit Texas, mid-Atlantic late week

Truckers could hit delays later this week due to dicey winter weather in two regions of the country.

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18 January
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18-wheeler slides off icy North Carolina overpass

A winter storm slammed the eastern U.S. over the holiday weekend (video forecast included).

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14 January
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Hot Shots: Whiteouts, floods, icy roads and more

A compilation of the past week in social media images includes whiteout conditions, floods, icy roads and more.

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Eastern US braces for strong weekend winter storm

Truckers could hit significant delays this weekend due to harsh winter weather in the Southeast and Northeast (video forecast included).

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13 January
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Major winter storm aiming for central, eastern US

Truckers may not be able to run in several regions this weekend due to a potential strong winter storm (video forecast included).

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Historic floods ‘hammered’ British Columbia’s trucking industry

At least one Canadian carrier is taking it on the chin when it comes to losses suffered after devastating floods.

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12 January
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Quick-hitting snowstorm headed to Midwest

Truckers will hit heavy snow Friday across the Midwest, then possibly in the Southeast this weekend (video forecast included).

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11 January
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Truckers to face icy roads in Pacific Northwest

Truckers will hit snow, sleet and freezing rain Tuesday from central Washington to western Montana (video forecast included).

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10 January
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Lake-effect snowstorms slamming Midwest, Northeast

Truckers will hit heavy snow and high winds early this week from Michigan to New York (video forecast included).

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07 January
Nick Austin

Hot Shots: Blizzards, tornadoes, floods and more

A compilation of the past week in social media images includes blizzards out West, Southern tornadoes and snow, as well as Northwest floods.

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Mountain passes closed in Washington due to snowstorms

Plow crews can’t keep up with the snowstorms slamming western Washington.

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06 January
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Flood risk elevated as storms pound Pacific Northwest

Heavy rain and potential flooding could delay truckers in the Northwest the next few days (video forecast included).

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05 January
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Small carriers taking big hits from I-95 shutdown

Small trucking companies’ financial losses due to a snowstorm and subsequent interstate closure hurt “real bad.”

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Potential nor’easter aiming for Northeast freight hubs

Truckers will hit a late-week snowstorm heading to key Northeast freight markets (video forecast included).

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04 January
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Snowstorms continue slamming Pacific Northwest

Truckers will have to keep chained up this week as more snowstorms hit the Cascades and Rockies (video forecast included).

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03 January
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Storm blamed for barge crashing into Virginia transmission tower

Fire officials say high winds may be partially responsible for a barge hitting a transmission tower in Virginia.

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02 January
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1st snowstorm of season heading to South, Mid-Atlantic

A snowstorm early this week could delay truckers and supply chains from the Southeast to the mid-Atlantic (video forecast included).

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Dec - 2021 -
30 December
Nick Austin

51-year Sierra snowfall record shattered

Recent Sierra snowfall has been bad for transportation but good for ski resorts and watersheds.

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Late-year severe storm threat continues across South

Truckers will have to dodge severe storms and possible tornadoes in the South on the cusp of the new year (video forecast included).

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29 December
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Una tormenta de nieve en el Medio Oeste golpeará en la cúspide del nuevo año

Es probable que se produzcan interrupciones en el flujo de
mercancías debido a los fuertes vientos y a la reducción de la
visibilidad

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Nick Austin

5 devastating New Year’s storms in US history

These are five of the worst winter storms to hit the U.S. on or around the new year.

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Midwest snowstorm to strike at cusp of new year

Truckers in the Midwest will hit heavy snow, high winds and whiteouts beginning New Year’s Eve (video forecast included).

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28 December
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Late-year severe storm threat returning to Southeast

Truckers may have to dodge severe storms again in the South as 2021 ends (video forecast included).

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27 December
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I-80 remains closed during eastern California blizzard

It’s an “all-hands-on-deck situation” as a blizzard leads to power outages and road closures in the Sierra Nevada.

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At least 3 injured in Nevada pileup during blizzard

A few more feet of snow with whiteout conditions are likely this week in the Sierra Nevada (video forecast included).

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23 December
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Where will truckers see a white Christmas?

For truckers dreaming of a white Christmas, FreightWaves has mapped out the most likely areas for it to happen.

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22 December
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Stormy Christmas week ahead for truckers out West

As much as 10 feet of snow could pile up in parts of the Mountain West by the end of Christmas weekend (video forecast included).

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21 December
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6 historic Christmastime US storms

These are six storms in U.S. history that have wreaked havoc on transportation at Christmastime.

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Severe storm threat across Florida as winter begins

The first day of winter will be a wet and stormy one for most truckers in Florida (video forecast included).

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20 December
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Storms out west could snarl last-minute Christmas shipments

Truckers will hit high winds and several feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada Christmas week (video forecast included).

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A look back: 6 impactful weather events in 2021 transportation

FreightWaves takes a look back at some of the most destructive weather events of 2021 and their impacts on freight.

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17 December
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Bimbo Bakeries driver dies during severe Midwest storm

A truck driver didn’t survive a rollover after severe winds struck his 18-wheeler in Iowa.

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Hot Shots: Blizzard, dust storm, wildfire

A compilation of the past week in social media images includes a blizzard out West, a Plains dust storm and a late-season wildfire.

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Weekend snowstorm to slam Pacific Northwest

Truckers will hit heavy snow and whiteout conditions this weekend in the Washington Cascades (video forecast included).

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16 December
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Blizzard conditions trucking across Great Lakes

Truckers will face high winds Thursday in much of the Great Lakes region, with blowing snow in some areas (video forecast included).

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15 December
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Tornado threat heading to Midwest

Truckers are likely to run into severe storms and tornadoes Wednesday in several Midwest states (video forecast included).

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14 December
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Tornado death toll increases as recovery continues

Dozens are confirmed dead, but the search continues for survivors of Friday’s tornado outbreak across the South.

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Major snowstorm trucking through Sierra Nevada

Truckers could hit long-term road closures this week due to snowstorms in the Sierra Nevada (video forecast included).

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13 December
Nick Austin

Chaining up: 4 pro tips for truckers

These are some tips to make chaining tires safe and efficient for truckers in winter.

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Emergency response ongoing after deadly tornadoes hit South

Cleanup, as well as search and rescue efforts, continue in the South after a deadly tornado outbreak (video forecast included).

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10 December
Nick Austin

Hot Shots: Tropical snow, shaky landing, late-season tornadoes

A compilation of the past week in social media images includes a Hawaiian blizzard, a South America shaky plane landing and Kentucky tornadoes.

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Major storm heading to Western US

Up to 4 feet of mountain snow with valley flooding possible is coming to parts of Oregon and California (video forecast included).

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09 December
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Truckers to face repeated snowstorms in Pacific Northwest

Freight flow delays are likely over the next week as powerful snowstorms slam the Pacific Northwest (video forecast included).

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How ‘killer’ summer heat stole the Christmas tree supply

The low Christmas tree supply among high demand means shippers and customers are paying more.

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08 December
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Northwest truckers face new threat of multiple snowstorms

Supply chain delays are likely over the next week as strong snowstorms head to the Northwest (video forecast included).

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07 December
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State of emergency declared in Hawaii amid major flooding

The National Weather Service says parts of Hawaii could see potentially “catastrophic flooding” as heavy rains continue (video forecast included).

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06 December
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Snowstorm tracking across Great Lakes

Heavy snow and strong winds early in the week will make driving dicey for some truckers in the Great Lakes region (video forecast included).

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03 December
Nick Austin

Hot Shots: Fierce fire, cool clouds, floods and more

A compilation of the past week in social media images includes an out-of-control grass fire, major Northwest floods, unusual clouds and more.

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Weekend snowstorm barreling toward Northwest

Truckers will have to chain up this weekend as snow hits from the Rockies to the Plains.

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02 December
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2021 Atlantic hurricane season 3rd most active on record

For the second year in a row, all 21 storm names on the Atlantic primary list were used.

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High-wind threat for truckers in Plains, Northeast

Truckers will face another day of very windy weather in Montana (video forecast included).

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01 December
Nick Austin

What’s causing repeated floods in Pacific Northwest?

Repeated floods last month in the Pacific Northwest have triggered road closures, supply chain disruptions and evacuations.

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Record fall rain slams Pacific Northwest

Truckers will continue to hit areas of flooding due to ongoing rain in the saturated Pacific Northwest (video forecast included).

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Nov - 2021 -
30 November
Nick Austin

Truckers face high-wind threat sweeping across northern Plains

Truckers in Montana face a high risk of rollovers the next two days, with winds of up to 100 mph in spots (video forecast included).

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Ground control: Inside story of shipping a 3-ton satellite

Lockheed Martin spent months planning how it would safely transport the nation’s latest weather satellite.

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29 November
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Ex-university instructor charged with setting 4 California fires

A former university lecturer faces four arson counts in California, where firefighters battling the Dixie wildfire could have been trapped.

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Flood threat continues in Pacific Northwest this week

Another storm could sustain supply chain disruptions in the Pacific Northwest this week (video forecast included).

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24 November
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Worst Thanksgiving storms in US history

Lives and holiday travel were heavily impacted by these historic Thanksgiving Day storms.

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Flooding likely in Pacific Northwest Thanksgiving weekend

A new series of storms could sustain supply chain disruptions in the Pacific Northwest through Thanksgiving weekend (video forecast included).

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23 November
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Cold snap heading to parts of Southeast

Unseasonably cold temperatures Tuesday night will have truckers bundling up in the Southeast (video forecast included).

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22 November
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Pacific Northwest faces more storms Thanksgiving week

Truckers trying to get home for Thanksgiving will hit at least two snowstorms this week in the Pacific Northwest (video forecast included).

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19 November
Nick Austin

Hot Shots: Floods, cool clouds, flipped trucks and more

A compilation of the past week in social media images includes major Northwest floods, unusual clouds, truck rollovers and more.

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Tanker pilot dies in crash while fighting Colorado wildfire

Tanker pilot who died fighting a wildfire was excited to “make history” on a first-of-its-kind flight.

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18 November
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Next Pacific Northwest storm cranking up

Truckers will hit several inches of snow piling up Thursday in parts of the Northwest (video forecast included).

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17 November
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Colorado wildfire prompts road closure, evacuations

The Kruger Rock wildfire is causing “immediate and imminent danger,” according to Colorado officials.

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High winds continue to pound northern Plains

Truckers will hit dangerously high winds in the Plains for the fourth consecutive day (video forecast included).

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16 November
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Floods trigger road closures in Pacific Northwest

Truckers will hit delays trying to get around flooded areas of the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia.

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Truckers face ongoing rollover risk in windy Plains

Dangerous winds will slam areas of the Plains for the third consecutive day (video forecast included).

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Aging ‘Voice of the National Weather Service’ may soon sound better

Truckers would benefit from the nation’s official weather alert system upgrades proposed in a House bill.

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15 November
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Lake-effect snow cranking in Northeast this week

Truckers will hit the first lake-effect snow of the season this week from Upstate New York to northern New England (video forecast included).

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12 November
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Hot Shots: Satellite transport, snow devil, water spout and more

A compilation of the past week in social media images includes a hefty freight haul, a “snownado” in the Rockies, a waterspout near an airport and more.

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Snowstorms, flood risk returning to Pacific Northwest

Truckers heading into the Northwest will hit periods of flooding and whiteout conditions this weekend and beyond (video forecast included).

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11 November
Nick Austin

Blizzard conditions cranking in Upper Midwest

Truckers heading into the Upper Midwest will hit treacherous winter weather through Friday morning (video forecast included).

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10 November
Nick Austin

What does La Nina mean for truckers this winter?

The Great Lakes could be a trouble region for truckers, based on NOAA’s winter outlook.

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Severe storms could slow down truckers in Plains midweek

Truckers could hit spots of 60-plus mph winds and big hail in the southern Plains the next two days (video forecast included).

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09 November
Nick Austin

Big snowstorm to impact truckers in parts of Canada

The first major snowstorm of the season will likely delay truckers in high-volume freight areas of Canada this week.

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Storms continue to pound Pacific Northwest, Sierra Nevada

Truckers will face additional delays in the Northwest and Sierra Nevada this week as another round of storms cranks up (video forecast included).

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03 November
Nick Austin

Prolonged stormy streak returning to Pacific Northwest

Truckers will face delays in the Pacific Northwest due to storms over the next several days (video forecast included).

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02 November
Nick Austin

Snowstorm returning to Rockies this week

Truckers will have to chain up in the Rockies as the next snowstorm cranks up.

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01 November
Nick Austin

Wanda becomes 21st named storm of Atlantic hurricane season

The 21st named storm of the season is meandering around North Atlantic shipping lanes.

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Oct - 2021 -
29 October
Nick Austin

Hot Shots: Blizzard, tornadoes, landslides and more

A compilation of the past week in social media images includes trucks stuck in a blizzard, Southern tornadoes, California landslides and more.

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Major weekend flooding possible in mid-Atlantic

Truckers will hit potential weekend flooding along Interstate 95 in the mid-Atlantic.

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28 October
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Truckers who died helping accident victims named Highway Angels

“He would do anything for anybody,” said the widow of a truck driver who was killed while trying to help accident victims.

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Severe storm threat heading to Southeast

Truckers need to watch out for severe storms and tornadoes Thursday in the Southeast (video forecast included).

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27 October
Nick Austin

Nor’easter continues to slam New England

There’s a high risk of rollovers for truckers as a nor’easter continues to impact the Northeast (video forecast included).

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26 October
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Rollover alleys: 5 Interstate stretches that pose greatest risk

These are the five spots where truckers are most likely to experience a rollover, according to a telematics company.

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Severe storms to threaten 3 regions in 3 days

Truckers face a risk of severe thunderstorms the next three days from the heartland to the Gulf and East coasts (video forecast included).

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25 October
Nick Austin

Landslides close California highway

Truckers face ongoing risk of flooding and road closures this week in the Northwest (video forecast included).

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22 October
Nick Austin

Hot Shots: Fiery truck crash, sizable snow, huge hail and more

A compilation of the past week in social media images includes a fiery two-truck crash, huge Australian hail, big Plains snowflakes and more.

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Multiple storms threaten freight flows in Pacific Northwest

Truckers will hit periods of flooding and whiteout conditions in the Pacific Northwest for several days.

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