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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.
Oct - 2020 -
20 October
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Truckers will hit more wintry storms this week in Northern Plains (with forecast video)

Periods of snow, wind and freezing rain will delay truckers over the next few days from Montana to Wisconsin.

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19 October
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Truckers to face wintry storms this week in northern Plains (with forecast video)

Periods of snow and freezing rain will slow down truckers this week from Montana to the Great Lakes.

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16 October
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America’s most dangerous roads for truckers

Based on driver experiences, traffic data and harsh weather, these are U.S. roads that truckers should avoid whenever possible.

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Weekend snowstorm to impact truckers across northern Plains (with forecast video)

“The other thing that could create some travel issues will be the possibility of a flash freeze,” the National Weather Service says.

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15 October
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Weekend snowstorm to impact interstates in northern Rockies (with forecast video)

Truckers will hit slick, snowy roads in Montana this weekend, impacting interstate travel.

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14 October
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Vetting some of the top weather apps

One developer touts its weather app because its “storm-based alerts help reduce false alarms by alerting you to severe weather based on your exact location.”

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13 October
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States with the strictest chain laws

Truckers face stiff fines up to $1,000 and misdemeanor charges in some states for violating chain laws.

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Interstate 15 closed due to tractor-trailer rollover (with forecast video)

High risk of rollovers continues from Montana to eastern Washington due to gusty winds.

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12 October
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Roads remain closed days after Hurricane Delta leaves Gulf Coast (with forecast video)

Gulf Coast transportation may be slow at times even as remnants of Hurricane Delta head toward the Northeast.

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10 October
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Hurricane Delta hits with muted impact to transportation

Port restrictions and some road closures remain after Delta makes landfall in Louisiana before weakening.

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09 October
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Hurricane Delta just hours from US landfall (with forecast video)

National Hurricane Center expects “life-threatening storm surge” in Delta’s impact zone.

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5 of the worst weather states for truckers

From November all the way till May, it seems like I-80 is closed most of the time because of snow, ice and wind,” a trucker said about driving in Wyoming.

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Port restrictions set as Hurricane Delta approaches Gulf Coast (with forecast video)

Hurricane Delta to bring hurricane conditions and “life-threatening
storm surge” to portions of the Gulf Coast Friday.

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08 October
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Hurricane Delta prompts warning for US Gulf Coast (with forecast video)

Hurricane conditions and “life-threatening storm surge” to begin Friday along portions of the Gulf Coast, according to the National Hurricane Center.

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Delta prompts hurricane warning for US Gulf Coast (with forecast video)

Thursday is the last day this week that carriers can pick up loads from some Gulf Coast markets. Hurricane Delta is to make landfall Friday.

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07 October
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Hurricane watch issued for parts of US Gulf Coast (with forecast video)

Hurricane Delta will likely make landfall Friday near the Texas-Louisiana border.

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Top 6 winter driving tips for truckers

From throwing kitty litter under tires for traction, to recognizing signs of black ice, lesser known winter driving tips can keep drivers extra safe.

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Hurricane Delta hits Mexico, eyeing US landfall soon (with forecast video)

Dangerous flooding and winds will disrupt freight flows for at least a few days along parts of the Gulf Coast.

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06 October
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Trucking and the National Weather Service

“I really see that public-facing products from the National Weather Service have improved immensely in just the past five years,” says one carrier.

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Hurricane Delta eyeing US landfall later this week (with forecast video)

Carriers and shippers should prepare for road and port closures in parts of the northern U.S. Gulf Coast.

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05 October
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Hurricane could hit US Gulf Coast later this week (with forecast video)

Carriers and shippers should prepare for possible shut downs of Southern roads and ports in a few days.

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02 October
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Fire and rain: A tale of two coasts (with forecast video)

Wildfires will keep burning in California this weekend, while southern Florida gets soaked and possibly flooded.

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01 October
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Volga-Dnepr Airlines delivers equipment to fight California wildfires

“For more than five years we have been cooperating with FEMA to guarantee fast, seamless and intact humanitarian deliveries,” says the heavy cargo airline helping fight U.S. wildfires.

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Flood risk continues across southern Florida (with forecast video)

Tropical moisture will keep flowing into southern Florida, increasing the odds for torrential rains and flash flooding.

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Sep - 2020 -
30 September
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New wildfires claim three lives in California

Officials implore people to evacuate as fires spread fast across California. “A garden hose is not going to protect your home. You need to leave.”

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Potential tropical storm could soon flood southern Florida (with forecast video)

Rainfall in excess of 6 inches could slow down drivers heading to the Miami freight market later this week.

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29 September
28 September
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Flooding likely this week on some East Coast trucking lanes (with forecast video)

Some places from Georgia to New England could get drenched 3 to 6 inches of rainfall Tuesday.

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25 September
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Understanding flooding risks protects truckers’ lives, cargo

Flooding is the second-deadliest weather hazard in the United States each year, and half of flooding-related deaths occur in vehicles.

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Beta’s remnants continue soaking the South (with forecast video)

Slow-moving rains may produce flash flooding from the Carolinas to the mid-Atlantic.

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24 September
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More delays for truckers as the South gets drenched (with forecast video)

After flash flooding and record rainfall from Texas to Mississippi Tuesday and Wednesday, risk remains in the South for another day.

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23 September
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On the level: How NOAA water data updates help maritime shippers

Intensive five-year government project will hopefully lead to increased efficiency in planning of ocean shipping routes. “A lot of these seaports are continuing to see growth.”

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Flash flood threat continues across the South (with forecast video)

After record rainfall and major flash flooding in Houston Tuesday, the threat for drivers shifts eastward.

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22 September
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Another Texas port closed as Tropical Storm Beta makes landfall (with forecast video)

Port of Corpus Christi joined the list of ports closed to traffic as Tropical Storm Beta closed in.

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21 September
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Ports closed as Tropical Storm Beta eyes Gulf Coast (with forecast video)

Coast Guard closing some Texas ports ahead of Tropical Storm Beta’s landfall Monday night.

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18 September
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Coast Guard continues Hurricane Sally response operations

U.S. Coast Guard working to restore aids to navigation in Hurricane Sally’s impact region.

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Potential tropical storm could flood Texas coast (with forecast video)

Depression in the Gulf of Mexico could soon become Tropical Storm Wilfred. Flooding and supply chain disruptions likely along the Texas coast.

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17 September
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Remnants of Hurricane Sally soaking inland Southeast (with forecast video)

Widespread flash flooding likely as remnants of Hurricane Sally drench inland parts of the Southeast.

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16 September
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Sections of I-10 closed as Hurricane Sally slams Gulf Coast

State officials “strongly urge the public to stay off the roadways” as Hurricane Sally forces road closures.

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Hurricane Sally crashes into US Gulf Coast (with forecast video)

Transportation disruptions and “life-threatening flooding” hitting the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Sally makes landfall.

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More ports closing ahead of Hurricane Sally (with forecast video)

Hurricane Sally could produce “historic flooding” and “extreme life-threatening flash flooding” along the northern Gulf Coast.

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14 September
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Ports closing as Hurricane Sally closes in on Gulf Coast

Sally’s dangerous storm surge and winds will slow down supply chains and freight flows this week.

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13 September
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Port restrictions set as Tropical Storm Sally eyes Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Sally forecast to hit the U.S. Gulf Coast as a hurricane early this week.

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05 September
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Major early season snowfall to hit Rockies next week

Truckers getting back on the roads right after the Labor Day weekend may hit a strong winter storm in the Rockies.

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03 September
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Record heat wave bearing down on Western US (with forecast video)

“This weekend could be ugly.” Triple-digit heat could stress power grids, spark new wildfires out West this Labor Day weekend.

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02 September
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Flash flood threat keeps rolling across southern Plains (with forecast video)

Periods of torrential rainfall and flash flooding will continue to slow down truckers for another day in parts of the nation’s heartland.

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01 September
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Colorado chain law in effect as September begins

Truckers must start carrying chains as they drive through Colorado to avoid hefty fines.

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Flash flood threat keeps trucking across the Plains (with forecast video)

Torrential rainfall will continue to slow down truckers from time to time this week in parts of the nation’s heartland.

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Aug - 2020 -
31 August
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Strong typhoon heading toward major Asian freight hub

Typhoon Maysak could disrupt supply chains for at least a few days in the major global freight market of Busan, South Korea.

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Tropics staying busy this week (with forecast video)

Additional tropical cyclones could develop in the Atlantic this week, on the heels of Hurricane Laura.

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28 August
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Breaking News: Most of I-10 reopens in Louisiana post-Hurricane Laura

Truckers can now use a large portion of I-10 in Louisiana that had been closed due to Hurricane Laura.

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Remnants of Hurricane Laura remain dangerous inland (with forecast video)

The remnants of Hurricane Laura could flood areas from the Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic this weekend.

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27 August
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Laura, downgraded to tropical storm, continues rampage inland (with forecast video)

Hurricane Laura has killed at least four people in Louisiana. More damage is likely even as the storm weakens and moves farther inland.

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Major Hurricane Laura slams Gulf Coast overnight (with forecast video)

Even after landfall, Hurricane Laura remains dangerous. “There will be parts of Lake Charles underwater that no living human being has ever seen before.”

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26 August
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Hurricane Laura on track to become life-threatening storm (with forecast video)

Hurricane Laura, eyeing U.S. landfall Wednesday night, is now forecast to produce a “life-threatening storm surge” along parts of the Gulf Coast.

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25 August
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Laura expected to become major hurricane upon US landfall (with forecast video)

Soon-to-be Hurricane Laura will disrupt ship-to-shore operations at Louisiana ports as well as offshore oil operations.

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24 August
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Ports closed as tropical cyclones approach US (with forecast video)

Ocean cargo will be delayed as back-to-back tropical cyclones eye the U.S. Gulf Coast.

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23 August
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Port restrictions set ahead of dual land-falling hurricanes

Ocean cargo will be delayed as two back-to-back hurricanes are forecast to hit the U.S. Gulf Coast.

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Port restrictions set as potential hurricanes approach US

Tropical weather alerts posted for parts of the U.S. with two land-falling hurricanes likely in the coming days.

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22 August
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Two tropical cyclones to hit US next week

For only the third time in recorded history, two named tropical cyclones could end up in the Gulf of Mexico at the same time.

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21 August
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Potential hurricanes still on track for US landfall next week

For the first time in almost 90 years, two hurricanes could hit the U.S. Gulf Coast on the same day.

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Two hurricanes could hit US next week (with forecast video)

For the first time in almost 90 years, two hurricanes could hit the U.S. Gulf Coast on the same day.

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20 August
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Western US heat wave putting pressure on energy use

Container ships at California ports may have to run on their diesel instead of using onshore power.

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19 August
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Windstorm destroys millions of acres of Midwestern crops

Nearly 1 billion bushels of corn and soybeans were wiped out. “It can take a chunk of truck loads away that would normally move.”

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Tropical storm could hit Caribbean this weekend (with forecast video)

Atlantic hurricane season is staying busy with a well above average number of storms so far.

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17 August
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Record heat wave continues in western US (with forecast video)

Truckers will have to take extra care of themselves, their trucks and their temperature-sensitive freight.

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14 August
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Stormy weekend ahead for several Plains states (with forecast video)

Severe winds, large hail and flash flooding could slow down truckers from the Dakotas to the Great Lakes.

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13 August
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Part of I-70 remains closed due to Colorado wildfires

Dry, windy weather could spread the wildfires quickly or start new ones.

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Brutal heat wave to hit Western US (with forecast video)

Record high triple-digit temperatures could scorch key trucking markets in four states.

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12 August
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Tropical storm reaches Caribbean this weekend? (with forecast video)

Tenth tropical storm of the 2020 Atlantic season could brush by Caribbean islands later this week.

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11 August
10 August
09 August
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Breaking News: 5.1-magnitude earthquake rattles North Carolina

Strongest North Carolina earthquake in more than a century strikes Sunday morning: “It felt like a big locomotive going by and a big wave coming underneath the bed.”

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07 August
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2020 hurricane season may approach historic levels

Experts “anticipate an above-normal probability for major hurricanes making landfall along the continental United States coastline.”

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Weekend severe storms heading to Plains freight markets (with forecast video)

Gusty winds, large hail and a few tornadoes could slow down freight flows at times.

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06 August
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Flooding could hit near key Northeast trucking markets (with forecast video)

Areas drenched by Tropical Storm Isaias are at highest risk of flooding Thursday.

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05 August
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Deadly Tropical Storm Isaias weakens, moves into Canada (with forecast video)

At least five people are dead because of flooding, wind and tornadoes produced by Isaias.

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03 August
Jul - 2020 -
31 July
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Florida ports, freight markets on watch as Hurricane Isaias approaches

Hurricane Isaias is barreling through the southern Bahamas Friday morning, likely tracking toward Florida’s east coast this weekend.

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Breaking News: Florida governor declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Isaias

Gov. Ron DeSantis: “I want Floridians to know, the state of Florida is fully prepared for this.”

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Hurricane Isaias heading toward Florida ports this weekend (with forecast video)

Coast Guard setting restrictions at South Florida ports. Tropical storm conditions are likely this weekend.

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30 July
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Coast Guard assists distressed cargo ship in rough weather

“Teamwork and training” led to the successful rescue, according to a Coast Guard official.

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Tropical Storm Isaias may soon impact US freight flows (with forecast video)

Coast Guard setting restrictions at south Florida ports ahead of possible tropical storm landfall.

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29 July
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Potential tropical storm heading toward Caribbean ports (with forecast video)

U.S. Coast Guard starting to shut down commercial traffic at Caribbean ports due to a tropical system.

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28 July
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Flooding continues days after Hurricane Hanna hit Texas

Three days after Hurricane Hanna hit southern Texas, the region remains flooded and roads closed.

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Heat wave building in Southwest freight markets (with forecast video)

Possible record-breaking heat coming to one of the nation’s highest-volume reefer markets.

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27 July
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Severe storms from Plains to East Coast this week (with forecast video)

Truckers may run into rough winds and torrential rainfall this week in key freight markets.

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24 July
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Major Hurricane Douglas still eyeing Hawaii

This weekend, Douglas could become only the third hurricane on record to make landfall in Hawaii. Supply chain delays likely.

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Tropical Storm Hanna to slam Texas this weekend (with forecast video)

Freight flow delays likely this weekend as Tropical Storm Hanna lands in eastern Texas. Gusty winds, flash flooding likely.

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23 July
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Hurricane Douglas still on track to hit Hawaii (with forecast video)

Rare hurricane landfall in Hawaii possible this weekend, may disrupt supply chains for a couple days.

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22 July
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Tropical Storm Douglas eyeing Hawaii this weekend (with forecast video)

Heavy rain and gusty winds could soon disrupt supply chains and maritime freight in Hawaii.

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21 July
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Excessive heat still scorching Eastern US (with forecast video)

It will feel like 100 to 110 degrees outside from the Carolinas to the mid-Atlantic, putting possible stress on drivers and their trucks.

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20 July
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Thunderstorms could flood parts of US this week (with forecast video)

Multiple rounds of heavy storms this week could slow down truckers from the Rockies to the Appalachians. Flash flooding and roadblocks possible.

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17 July
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Major severe storm outbreak likely in Plains (with forecast video)

Dangerous winds and other hazards for truckers Friday afternoon and night from the Dakotas to Minnesota.

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16 July
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Severe storms targeting several freight regions late-week (with forecast video)

Strong winds, large hail, blinding rainfall could stop truckers in their tracks Thursday and Friday in the Plains, Northeast and Southeast.

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