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Several major roads and bridges are closed after Hurricane Zeta slammed the Gulf Coast Wednesday.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Pensacola Bay Bridge is closed after winds blew a barge into it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gusty winds, large hail could delay truckers in top 25 markets this week.

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

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

Tropical storm conditions today from mid-Atlantic to New England.

No ship-to-shore operations at Port Canaveral until further notice.

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

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

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

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

Hurricane Hanna’s aftermath has temporarily halted freight movement on several routes in and out of Texas’ Rio Grande Valley.

First Atlantic hurricane of the 2020 season could cause substantial flooding to south Texas and northeastern Mexico this weekend, delaying freight traffic at ports and land border crossings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Risk of rollovers as winds howl across the Midwest. Freight flow delays a good bet as the South gets soaked.

More downturn possible for the region’s freight markets.

Occasional blizzard conditions, several feet of snowfall over the next week.

Periods of harsh weather to hit region where capacity is tightening, volumes increasing.

A “somewhat rare event” is producing abundant snow, rain, wind in southern California.

A foot or more of snowfall through Christmas in some western U. S. mountains.

Last push for holiday deliveries may be delayed in the northwestern U.S.

Up to three feet of mountain snowfall in Cascades next two to three days. Ice, flooding rains below.

A few feet of snow, some ice, potential flooding coming to Washington and Oregon.

Hazardous road conditions continue to slow down freight movement from Ohio Valley to New England.

Delays of freight movement likely from the Sierra Nevada to the Rockies the next few days. Plenty of snow.

“The weather has not been kind to farmers this year. It’s been blow after blow after blow.” Downward pressure on prices hurting growers.

Snowstorm prompting commercial vehicle restrictions, airport ground delays in major northeastern U.S. cities.

Snowfall may be measured in feet in some parts of U.S. Thanksgiving week. Major transportation issues possible.

Ice, snow, rain coming soon to the Northeast, New England. Gale force winds, high waves along the coast.

Another foot of lake-effect snowfall possible in parts of the Midwest. Icy spots, too, from Montana to Maine.

“Back in March it was horrible and depressing.” But Midwestern farmers still struggling months after floods began.

Threat for “life-threatening” storm surge and coastal flooding in Florida this weekend due to tropical system in Gulf.

Storm poses “possibility of life-threatening inundation from rising water moving inland from the coastline.”

Coastal flooding, 60-mph winds possible as Nor’easter makes beeline toward I-95 corridor. Freight delays on the ground, in the air likely.

Storm could soon “bomb out” over New England. Flooding, wind damage, air and ground supply chain delays to follow.

Flash Flood Watch for parts of the South today. Major flooding on parts of Red River in upper Midwest.

Torrential downpours, several inches of rainfall may flood areas from Texas to the Carolinas next few days.

Two feet of snow possible for parts of Dakotas, Minnesota as powerful early season storm stalls over northern Plains.

Supply chains in Tokyo Bay, surrounding areas may come to standstill as Super Typhoon Hagibis approaches.

“The wind speed increased by 100 mph in only 24 hours.” Monster typhoon close to U.S. territories, heading toward Japan.

The U.S. imports corn from Brazil ahead of the harvest season.

Five to 10 inches of Friday snow for mountains in the northern Rockies. Slush, light snow in the valleys.

“We don’t know where the bridge went. We do know it went down, most of the middle sections did go down to the south.”

More downpours add to flood threat in parts of Desert Southwest hit hard yesterday. New spots of flooding also likely.

Several Plains states will have wet, slushy or snowy roads today with flash flooding likely in some areas.

Additional downpours, flash flooding possible in Arizona the next couple of days. Potential northern Rockies blizzard this weekend.

Several inches of rainfall could flood parts of the Desert Southwest again, after water rescues on Monday.

Flooding, wind damage possible as Tropical Storm Karen moves through Caribbean islands. Eventual U.S. mainland strike possible?

Interstate-10 bridge remains closed near Houston after last weeks flood damage. Other roads still underwater.

Up to 40 inches of rainfall in parts of southeastern Texas the past three days. More wet weather possible today.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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