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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 - 2020 -
15 July
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Trucker honored for rescuing young accident victim

Truck driver David Hill recalls helping an accident victim on an icy winter day: “She was scared pretty good and screaming for help.”

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Key freight market on bubble of severe storm risk (with forecast video)

Truckers could hit areas of nasty storms Wednesday heading into high-volume Joliet, Illinois market.

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14 July
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More severe storms head for nation’s heartland (with forecast video)

Truckers will run into severe winds, large hail, torrential rains from the Rockies to the Great Lakes.

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13 July
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Stormy week ahead from Plains to Midwest (with forecast video)

The National Weather Service has placed nearly a dozen states under a severe thunderstorm risk the next few days.

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10 July
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Breaking News: Tropical Storm Fay forces closure at Port Elizabeth

APM Terminals closes inbound gate at Port Elizabeth, New Jersey, until the weather improves.

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Scorching heatwave to hit high-volume reefer market (with forecast video)

Temperatures over 110 degrees for several days to keep reefer drivers on their toes in the Southwest.

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09 July
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Hurricane season could be worse than experts initially thought

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

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More severe storms to slam several Plains states (with forecast video)

For the 23rd day in a row, brief delays in freight movement are possible as severe winds and hail pummel the nation’s heartland.

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08 July
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Potential tropical storm soaking parts of the South (with forecast video)

Significant rainmaker could delay local and regional supply chains from North Carolina to the mid-Atlantic.

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07 July
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Dangerous storms to slam Plains states (with forecast video)

Truckers will likely run into areas of severe winds, huge hail and possibly tornadoes across the Plains Tuesday.

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02 July
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Severe storms linger into Independence Day weekend

Rough weather could put a damper on holiday weekend truckers trying to make headway on next week’s pick-ups and deliveries.

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01 July
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Another stormy day ahead from Plains to Southeast (with forecast video)

Torrential rainfall and gusty winds could occasionally slow down freight flows in numerous states.

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Jun - 2020 -
30 June
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Flooding, severe storms threatening Plains states Tuesday (with forecast video)

Blinding rainfall and gusty winds could slow down freight flows at times Tuesday across the Plains.

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29 June
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Summer snowfall coming to the Rockies (with forecast video)

Truckers will have to deal with snowy, slushy weather Monday in the northern Rockies.

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26 June
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Severe storms to rumble in numerous states this weekend (with forecast video)

Heavy thunderstorms, severe winds may delay drivers in several key freight markets this weekend.

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25 June
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California earthquake sets off rock slide near campground

“There was a thunderous crash and you could see part of the mountain coming down.” Witness describes earthquake-triggered rock slides in California.

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Severe storm threat increasing in numerous states (with forecast video)

Heavy thunderstorms, severe winds from the Plains to the Northeast are likely to delay truckers the next few days.

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24 June
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Breaking News: Earthquake rattles Southern California

“We don’t know if an even bigger quake could be coming.”

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Death toll rises from Tuesday’s Mexico earthquake

“We lost everything in one moment to nature.” Earthquake in Mexico has killed at least six people, damaged homes and businesses.

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Another stormy day on tap for truckers in numerous states (with forecast video)

Severe thunderstorms Wednesday may slow down freight flows at times in markets practically coast to coast.

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23 June
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Breaking News: Deadly earthquake rattles parts of Mexico

At least one person has died after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Mexico this morning.

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Truckers facing more stormy weather today in numerous states (with forecast video)

After scores of severe storm reports Monday across the U.S., another round may be coming today.

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22 June
19 June
Nick Austin

More severe storms could hit Plains through the weekend (with forecast video)

Some of the same areas pounded by severe winds, hail the past two days may be targets again as summer begins.

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18 June
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Large wildfires forcing Arizona road closures

State routes closed near Phoenix as wildfires continue burning across more than 100,000 acres.

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Severe storm threat continues across Plains, Midwest (with forecast video)

Dangerous winds, torrential rainfall could be trouble for truckers Thursday from Texas to Wisconsin.

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17 June
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Truck driver honored for saving pregnant woman from burning car

“It was so hot in there,” trucker Harvell Martin recalls of pulling crash victim from fiery wreck after she spun out on rainy interstate.

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Severe storms to hit High Plains freight markets Wednesday (with forecast video)

Storms later today could produce tornadoes, severe winds, large hail in Upper Midwest.

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16 June
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Late season snowfall heading to northern Rockies (with forecast video)

Several inches of heavy, wet snowfall in Northwest mountains to make roads extra slick, limit visibility.

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15 June
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Flooding could put damper on Southeast freight flows this week (with forecast video)

Truckers may run into roadblocks this week due to heavy rainfall from Carolinas to Virginia.

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12 June
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Tropical Storm Nuri threatening Southeast Asian ports

Tropical cyclone warning issued as Nuri heads toward China. Delays possible at several ports.

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Late season weekend snowfall could hit Northwest mountains (with forecast video)

Wet snowfall could slow down weekend drivers heading through Cascades, northern Rockies.

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11 June
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Stormy weather lingering along Eastern Seaboard (with forecast video)

Gusty winds, flash flooding could slow down truckers in spots from Carolinas to New England.

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10 June
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Typhoon could hit Port of Hong Kong this weekend

“Medium” chance of potential typhoon heading to eastern Asia this weekend. Delays in container cargo possible.

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Severe storms threatening high-volume freight markets (with forecast video)

Truckers should stay weather aware today as tornadoes, severe winds, large hail pop up across several states.

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09 June
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Flood threat spreading from Plains to Great Lakes (with forecast video)

Heavy rainfall from former Tropical Storm Cristobal may delay freight movement across several states.

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08 June
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Cristobal still poses flooding threat after moving inland (with forecast video)

Despite weakening, Cristobal may still cause flash flooding, transportation delays from Arkansas to Minnesota.

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05 June
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US Gulf Coast bracing for Tropical Storm Cristobal (with forecast video)

Tropical Depression Cristobal strengthening to tropical storm prior to U.S. landfall.

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04 June
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Tropical Storm Cristobal still eyeing US Gulf Coast (with forecast video)

Tropical Storm Cristobal headed toward northern Gulf Coast this weekend. Some disruptions in freight flows are likely.

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03 June
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Tropical Storm Cristobal getting stronger, aiming at US Gulf Coast (with forecast video)

Tropical Storm Cristobal’s late-week landfall may cause minor freight movement delays.

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02 June
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Third tropical storm this season could soon hit US Gulf Coast (with forecast video)

Carriers should secure freight from Gulf Coast markets before potential tropical storm approaches late-week.

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01 June
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Tropical storm could hit US Gulf Coast by weekend (with forecast video)

Eighty percent chance of Tropical Storm Cristobal developing in Gulf of Mexico later this week. Could hit U.S. Gulf Coast.

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May - 2020 -
29 May
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Stormy weather hitting two US regions this weekend (with forecast video)

Heading into the weekend, truckers will run into minor delays due to severe thunderstorms.

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28 May
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Heat wave still scorching western US (with forecast video)

Drivers will have to deal with abnormally hot weather in three top-20 freight markets out west.

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27 May
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Tropical Storm Bertha to hit Southeast US coast Wednesday (with forecast video)

Tropical Storm Bertha could flood parts of the Southeast Wednesday into early Thursday.

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26 May
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Extreme heat hitting busy Western US freight markets this week (with forecast video)

Reefer drivers will need to be extra careful protecting temperature-sensitive loads in the West this week.

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21 May
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Heavy snowfall in northwestern US heading into holiday weekend (with forecast video)

Late season snowfall may slow down truckers this weekend heading through Northwest mountains.

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20 May
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Dam failures cause record flooding in central Michigan

“We are anticipating an historic high water level.” Michigan governor commenting on dam failures and flooding.

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Flash flood threat keeps trucking across Midwest and Southeast (with forecast video)

Heavy rain, potential road closures may delay freight flows between large markets of Columbus and Charlotte.

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19 May
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Heavy ongoing rainfall may flood more roads from Midwest to Southeast (with forecast video)

Heavy rain, freight flow delays likely between two large markets of Columbus and Charlotte.

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18 May
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Powerful Cyclone Amphan to slam central Asia this week

Cyclone Amphan being called a potential “nightmare scenario” for millions of people in Bangladesh and India.

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Late-season Sierra snowstorm could be trouble for truckers (with forecast video)

Rain changes to heavy snowfall today in the Sierra Nevada. Freight flow delays are possible on Interstate 80.

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15 May
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Severe storms threaten Plains, Northeast Friday (with forecast video)

Wind, hail, flash flooding risks for truckers Friday across two regions of the U.S.

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14 May
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Brush fires force interstate shutdown in southwestern Florida

Parts of drought-stricken Florida on fire. Interstate closed as a result.

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Severe storm threat shifts to Midwest Thursday (with forecast video)

Intense winds, large hail, flash flooding, isolated tornadoes Thursday could hit from Kansas to Ohio.

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13 May
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Severe storms possible across the Plains late Wednesday (with forecast video)

Intense winds, large hail, tornadoes could hit several Plains states Wednesday afternoon and evening.

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12 May
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Typhoon could strike Philippine ports this week

First Pacific typhoon of 2020 could hit ports in the northern Philippines Thursday.

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11 May
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Spring snowfall to hit the Rockies this week (with forecast video)

Accumulating snowfall could cause minor freight flow delays in parts of the Rockies this week.

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08 May
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Arizona brush fire closes state highway, forces evacuations

Arizona state officials say they “absolutely believe the [Lost Dutchman] fire was human-caused.”

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Late season snowfall to clip key Northeast freight markets (with forecast video)

Accumulating snowfall possible across the interior Northeast Friday night and Saturday.

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07 May
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Wildfires still burning in drought-stricken Florida Panhandle

Crews trying to contain several wildfires in northern Florida as drought continues across the region.

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Weekend snow could hit parts of northeastern US (with forecast video)

Accumulating snowfall possible across several northeastern states Friday night and Saturday.

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06 May
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Developing storm to dump snowfall in northern Rockies (with forecast video)

Late season winter weather heading to northern Rockies tonight, possibly Midwest Friday.

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05 May
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Severe storms could hit nation’s top freight market later today (with forecast video)

Storms later today could briefly slow down freight flows in Atlanta, the nation’s leading freight market.

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04 May
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Stormy start to the week possible from Plains to Southeast (with forecast video)

Severe thunderstorms, flash flooding could disrupt freight flows today from Texas to Tennessee.

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Apr - 2020 -
30 April
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Flooding potential in key Northeast freight markets through Friday (with forecast video)

Several inches of rainfall could temporarily flood parts of the Northeast, including three key freight markets.

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29 April
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Truck driver awarded for helping accident victims in winter storm

“Helping people out when they’re in trouble is more important than getting a load in on time.”

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Severe storm threat shifts to Southeastern freight markets (with forecast video)

Severe thunderstorms could briefly delay freight flows today across Southeast, including top-volume Atlanta market.

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28 April
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Severe storms, tornadoes coming back to the Plains (with forecast video)

Severe storms could slow down truckers tonight from key freight market of Dallas to near Chicago.

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27 April
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Severe storms, tornadoes returning to nation’s heartland (with forecast video)

Impending severe storms could slow down truckers from Plains to Midwest, including key Dallas freight market.

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24 April
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Extreme heat coming to Southern California this weekend (with forecast video)

Southern California heat wave will keep reefer drivers on their toes this weekend.

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23 April
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Ice storm crash victim credits survival to truck driver’s actions

“I believe that the speed you were going and how you maneuvered the truck saved my life.”

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22 April
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Severe storms, tornadoes still on track to slam southern states (with forecast video)

Severe storms, flash flooding could delay freight flows across the South next two days.

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21 April
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Severe storm, tornado threats continue across the South (with forecast video)

Waves of severe thunderstorms, flash flooding could delay freight flows from Plains to Southeast.

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20 April
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Stormy week may slow down freight flows across the South (with forecast video)

Waves of severe thunderstorms could delay freight movement this week from Texas to Georgia.

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14 April
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Truck driver awarded for helping crash victims during snowstorm

“They hit hard. The passenger was knocked unconscious.” ABF driver awarded for helping crash victims during snowstorm.

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Late season snowstorm returning soon to the Rockies (with forecast video)

Heavy April snow, gusty winds could slow freight movement in parts of Denver, Salt Lake City markets.

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13 April
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High winds slamming large eastern US freight markets (with forecast video)

Strong winds across much of the eastern U.S. today may slow down freight flows.

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10 April
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Easter weekend snowstorm likely to slam several states (with forecast video)

Potential blizzard conditions Easter weekend could delay freight flows from Rockies to Great Lakes.

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09 April
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Easter snowstorm to slam Plains and Midwest (with forecast video)

Potential blizzard conditions Easter Sunday and Monday could delay freight flows from the Rockies to the Great Lakes.

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08 April
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Flooding could hit major western US freight market (with forecast video)

Heavy rainfall next two days could delay freight flow in Southern California, including major market of Ontario.

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07 April
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Snow, rainstorms to hit major US freight market

Heavy snow, flooding rain could delay freight flows in southern California, including major market of Ontario.

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06 April
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Forecasters predict very active 2020 hurricane season

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

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03 April
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Back-to-back weekend snow storms to slam Sierra Nevada (with forecast video)

“This one looks pretty good for early April.” Late season snow storms could delay freight flows through eastern California.

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02 April
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NOAA predicts widespread US river flooding this spring

Early season snow melt, potentially excessive spring rainfall could flood Plains, Midwest again.

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Spring snow storm trucking through High Plains (with forecast video)

Snow, ice could delay long-haul truckers between Midwest and Northwest Thursday, Friday.

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01 April
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Spring snow storm to blast High Plains (with forecast video)

Snow storm could delay long-haul drivers between Midwest and Northwest freight markets.

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Mar - 2020 -
31 March
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Snow storm keeps trucking across Northwest freight region (with forecast video)

Capacity remains tight in the Northwest freight region as heavy snow continues to fall.

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26 March
24 March
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Snowstorms to hit capacity-strained western US freight markets (with forecast video)

Capacity already strained in some western U.S. freight markets. Developing snowstorms could make it worse.

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23 March
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Nor’easter coming close to a few high-volume freight markets (with forecast video)

Snowstorm clipping three Northeast high-volume freight markets in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

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20 March
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Northeast snowstorm could hit leading freight markets next week (with forecast video)

Snowstorm next week could further tighten capacity in top-5 freight markets of Allentown and Harrisburg.

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19 March
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Blizzard closing in on tight-capacity markets out west

Blizzard conditions could tighten capacity more in strained Denver, Salt Lake City markets.

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