Castaic Pipeline Rupture Closes I-5, Triggers Shelter-in-Place Orders

 

Castaic, California — A natural gas transmission pipeline ruptured Saturday around 4:20 p.m., forcing closure of Interstate 5 for nearly four hours and prompting shelter-in-place orders for nearby residents. Emergency crews from Los Angeles County Fire, California Highway Patrol and SoCalGas isolated the damaged 34-inch main, stopped the leak by...

Unseasonably Warm Weekend Followed By Arctic Cold Front

 

United States meteorological services reported an abrupt weather swing this weekend as widespread unseasonably warm temperatures preceded a powerful cold front. Forecasts on Saturday warned of record-high potential across regions, with readings into the 60s, 70s and 80s in Texas. Models showed a strong south-to-north frontal passage late Sunday into...

Northeast winter storm halts holiday travel and flights

 

Boston, a winter storm struck the Northeast and Great Lakes Friday, prompting emergency declarations nationwide. Governors in New York and New Jersey declared emergencies, and transportation agencies activated crews while officials urged residents to avoid travel. Flight-tracking services recorded more than 1,500 cancellations Friday into Saturday, with additional delays nationwide;...

Rapid temperature swings produce widespread winter weather

 

United States. Weather systems this weekend produced record warmth then rapid cooling, widespread rain, heavy snow, high winds and localized blizzard conditions across multiple regions. National Weather Service offices issued winter-storm watches and warnings while transportation agencies posted travel advisories. Snow accumulations ranged from a few inches in metropolitan areas...

U.S. Cities Launch Post-Holiday Christmas Tree Recycling Programs

 

United States: Cities and counties have launched free post-holiday Christmas tree recycling and disposal programs this season nationwide. Municipalities from Charleston, S.C., to Sioux Falls, S.D., and jurisdictions in Georgia, Idaho, Nebraska, Missouri, Texas, and Maryland offer curbside pickup, drop-off sites, and designated convenience centers between Dec. 26 and mid-February....

Warm Christmas Across U.S.; Arctic Front Arrives Monday

 

United States. Forecasters reported unseasonably warm conditions across multiple regions on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with several sites reaching or nearing record highs. Dense fog advisories covered parts of the Southeast and Midwest overnight, reducing visibility for morning travel. High pressure preserved dry, mild weather through the weekend before...

Late-week storm risks icy travel across regions

 

Cleveland, Ohio — Forecasters predict a mild, mostly rain-free Christmas this week, with temperatures above normal across Northeast Ohio, before a late-week system brings precipitation and colder air. National Weather Service and regional TV First Alert teams report light rain Tuesday morning and dry conditions through Christmas Day, followed by...

Northern California Flooding Causes Death, Rescues, Ongoing Threats

 

REDDING, Calif. — Heavy rain from an atmospheric river soaked Northern California, triggering flash floods that stranded motorists and residents and prompted multiple water rescues. Local police and fire departments responded to numerous calls Sunday, and an officer rescued a trapped driver who later died despite CPR, Mayor Mike Littau...

Local governments respond to regional water system challenges

 

Austin, local and regional authorities reported multiple water issues this week, ranging from long-term supply planning to contamination and service disruptions. Williamson County approved funding for a 50-year Integrated Water Resources Plan; other municipalities held community water tastings or issued conservation advisories after transmission-main failures; Los Angeles residents experienced hydrants...

High winds trigger warnings, outages and travel disruptions

 

United States — High winds and storm systems swept parts of the country this week, prompting warnings, disruptions and measures. Meteorological agencies and utility companies issued high wind warnings and watches from the Plains to the Northeast, forecasting gusts ranging from 30 to over 70 mph in exposed areas. Transit...