Weather and Critical Events

More than 20 inches of flooding rains have shut down roads in southeastern Texas. Threat continues today.

More than 10 inches of torrential rain have flooded some east Texas roads with more coming rest of today.

More than 10 inches of rainfall could flood parts of Houston, Galveston through Wednesday, possibly Thursday.

Several inches of rain could flood streets in Houston metro area through Wednesday. Coastal areas included.

Wet weekend for parts of the southeastern U.S. thanks to what will likely become Tropical Storm Humberto.

Suspicious weather brewing in the Caribbean. Disturbance could soon become the next named storm of the 2019 hurricane season.

Heavy rain, nasty storms will slow down truckers at times today. Plains, Great Lakes regions main targets.

“If there are 5G signals operating where we are trying to sense the atmosphere it makes it more complicated to use the good observations, the non-affected observations.”

Heavy rain, intense thunderstorms, early-season snow could all delay truckers in several states today, tonight.

Severe thunderstorms coming back to Great Plains, Midwest. Heavy rain, flooding potential in Pacific Northwest.

Summer day full of high heat, severe storms and wildfire smoke. Truckers should expect typical delays in several states.

Canada’s fourth-busiest port reports 17 cargo vessels a day or more off schedule as region recovers from tropical storm.

Halifax and the region hit with heavy winds as potent post-hurricane system leaves 300,000 without power and knocks down a construction crane.

One more day of flooding, wind damage before Hurricane Dorian moves away from U.S. Parts of Canada are next.

Airlines, shipping lines, and cruise lines are beginning to arrive in the Bahamas with large shipments of relief supplies.

Port reports early arrivals and diversions ahead of hurricane’s arrival in Atlantic Canada as forecasters warn of “severe impact.”

Delays, diversions and weekend gates as ports get back to normal schedules.

Brian Aoaeh writes about the disruption to supply chains caused by hurricanes and extreme weather.

SONAR provides real-time data on Dorian’s progress and forecast, along with likely and actual impacts to transportation and energy infrastructure.

Hurricane Dorian taking its time riding east coast, flooding communities along the way. Tornadoes, power outages, too.

Category 1 storm still poses danger as it reaches Maritimes over the weekend, forecasters warn.

Logistics providers and non-governmental relief groups are facing difficulties getting large quantities of emergency supplies and personnel into the Bahamas because the runways and ports are severely damaged.

Ports, coastal communities in southeastern U.S. still at risk from Dorian damage through rest of the week.

South Florida’s customs brokers and forwarder employees begin returning to their offices, with the region mostly avoiding the damaging effects of the hurricane.

Rates and rejections into the Southeast are elevated as trailers and tractors are staged for disaster relief.

Major hurricane Dorian still on track to damage southeast U.S. coast.

Hurricane Dorian’s approach upward along the U.S. Southeast coast will shutter maritime and rail assets throughout the region during the week.   Dorian was located just 100 miles off the Florida […]

State officials begin reversing highway lanes ahead of hurricane’s near-hit of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. While the National Hurricane Center says the storm isn’t projected to make landfall, it warns there is plenty to worry about, including tornadoes and flooding.

U.S. National Hurricane Center extends hurricane watch as Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport closes in response to tropical storm-level winds.

Port Everglades has received approval to allow petroleum trucks to continue making deliveries to retail gas stations until early Monday morning or until winds reach 35 mph.

C.H. Robinson has executed thousands of shipments into Florida since Thursday.

Both retailers and FEMA are taking a wait-and-see approach to the storm at this time.

Miami saw the biggest increase in activity this week, followed by Cleveland and Newark.

There are more shortages of gasoline but diesel has some problems also.

Big box retailers rush pre-positioned goods to stores in Southeast to help customers cope with Hurricane Dorian.

With Hurricane Dorian bearing down, Customs and Border Protections’ 2,500 staff in Florida, as well as its various marine and aircraft assets, are prepared to respond.

Shippers, carriers hurry to get freight out of Florida ahead of Hurricane Dorian.

Logistics and transport sector ramps up contingency plans for Hurricane Dorian, while continuing to operate until better forecasts are available.

Drivers hauling supplies in response to storm will be exempt from hours-of-service rules.

Bottled water by the truckload heading to Florida ahead of Hurricane Dorian.

Brokers large and small report surges of water loads inbound to Florida.

Dorian could become a hurricane, slamming Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico soon. U.S. mainland could be next.

Notice to Puerto Rico: “The biggest problem [with Tropical Storm Dorian] will be the rain.”

Tropical Storm Dorian heading for Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic.

Supply chain slow downs likely today on land and at sea.

Target areas for Friday severe storms include Great Plains, Mid-Atlantic.

Container ship firm plans pledge to coincide with upcoming G7 summit in France.

“We are thinking this [hurricane] season will be back-loaded.”

In it for the long haul Today, August 22, 2019 will be another unsettled afternoon and evening with thunderstorms scattered from portions of the Rockies all the way to the […]

Severe storm risk today in four markets handling combined 10 percent of U.S. outbound volumes.

Dangerous heat across several states, feeling like 110° or hotter.

“We have signed the decree that officially declares this agricultural emergency due to water scarcity.”

Flooding could be an issue along Gulf Coast, while other areas bake in dangerous heat.

Weather delays likely today, tonight in Plains and Southeast.

Temperatures cracking 115° out west, storms and flooding elsewhere.

Trucker pulls over in bad weather to help accident victims.

More dangerous heat in several states today, with severe storms just east of the Rockies.

Japan’s busiest port in potential path of Tropical Storm Krosa. Slow downs likely for a couple days.

Severe storms in the Northeast, life-threatening heat spreading across the South.

Many of north-east Asia’s mega ports are directly in the path of two super-typhoons. The first is about to blow in from the Pacific and will make landfall within the next few hours.

Intense rainfall in the nation’s heartland Friday, with weekend tropical downpours in Florida.

Flooding risk in the Plains, wildfire danger continues in western U.S.

Hurricanes Erick and Flossie to cause some trouble in paradise the next several days

Oregon wildfire keeps I-5 lanes closed, while Erick and Flossie head toward Hawaii

Trucker steers cars clear of accident victim ejected onto a road

Wildfire closes lanes on I-5, while desert southwest may get doused

Nearly 12,000 acres burned so far by Oregon wildfire that has slowed traffic on I-5

Smoke from wildfires, potential flooding along a cold front, two Tropical Storms.

Tonnage of grains, number of grain barges increasing up and down the Mississippi.

The weather in the western U.S. today features areas prone to wildfires, flash flooding, and more sizzling heat. Severe storms could pop up in the Midwest. Also, there’s also a […]

Rainfall rates of two inches per hour could lead to flash flooding today in some western states.

Temperatures soaring to record levels in Europe again, above 100°

Supply chain managers could be busier than expected this hurricane season

Thunderstorms could have a two-pronged effect today in the western U.S.

South may get soaked today, in some areas, with flash flooding possible.

Several heat-related deaths reported from Midwest to the Northeast

Several inches of rainfall possible today, tonight from Southeast to New England

Heat wave spreading across dozens of states, including major metro areas

Heat wave spreading across dozens of states

Drivers in nearly two dozen states dealing with dangerous heat, humidity

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

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

Barry may flood more of the deep South, dangerous heat spreads elsewhere

Carriers steering clear of Louisiana due to precarious weather conditions can start accepting loads into the state again.

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

In the wake of Hurricane Barry, Brian Aoaeh writes about the disruption to supply chains that hurricanes and flooding can do. In particular, the state of Louisiana and its ports are critical to the U.S. agriculture and energy industries.

Several more inches of rainfall for parts of the South due to slow-moving Barry

States of emergency declared as Tropical Storm Barry approaches Gulf coast

Union Pacific’s (NYSE: UNP) intermodal rail service saw average speeds sink to a two-year low in the second quarter, with shippers and intermodal marketing companies reporting extensive delays in getting […]

A suspension “until further notice” of the latest round of draft restrictions on ships using the Panama Canal was issued yesterday by the Canal Authority. Dry conditions are likely to continue throughout July and may last to the end of the year.

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

Significant tropical disturbance likely heading to Gulf coast soon

Parts of the Big Easy could be underwater later this week

Potential Tropical Storm Barry, feeling like 105°+ in many cities

Trucker to get nearly $200,000 in refusal-to-drive case

Excessive heat in the South, potential storm in the Gulf

Stormy in the Plains, road repairs after California quakes

Governor Gavin Newsom requests federal assistance from President Trump

Bigger “follow up” earthquake possible in California

Magnitude 6.4 quake shakes southern California 4th of July morning