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Winter Storm 'Leon' Updates: Jan. 26-29

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Winter Storm Update Jan. 29 9:30 A.M. EST

Thirty-six governors have officially declared a State of Emergency due to two things: an arctic blast slamming the Midwest down through Gulf states up the east coast, and America’s addiction to fossil fuels. Millions are stranded at home without heat. 

With no end in sight until warmer weather arrives in the mid-west, President Barack Obama has been called on to “act” in today’s crisis that has left millions of Americans cold Wednesday.

Thousands of southerners awakened to no heat after a brutal winter storm began slamming the Deep South yesterday. Frozen tree branches fell on power lines. Hundreds of thousands were stranded on highways. 

The storm has left at least seven people dead in the Gulf region alone. Gulf coast officials warn that tonight will be as tough on residents. They continue telling peope to stay off the roads.

Meanwhile, many Americans are bundled at home with no heat.

See the rest of this story here: Three-Quarters Of US Under Declared Emergency. ‘LAWD NOW WE IN A POWER OUTAGE WITH ALL THIS DANG SNOW LORD PLEASE ITS COLD.’ Obama Called To Action

 

Officials warn Deep South residents stay clear of all power lines

Power outages have been reported in southern areas, scattered across the greater New Orleans area, but most reports are from South Carolina. Officials are advising residents throughout Leon’s path  to take a series of precuations to prevent blackouts and to survive them. (See earlier Update below.)

Officials are concerned about safety issues related to downed lines or lines with tree branches on them.

Do not remove branches yourself or go anywhere near them, officials are strongly warning Tuesday evening.

Louisiana’s Entergy Corp. says the following tips will help individuals in the path of Winter Storm Leon

  • Live wires can be deadly. Stay away from downed power lines. Call 1-800-9OUTAGE (1-800-968-8243) to report downed or dangling power lines, poles or other damaged equipment.
  • Don’t trim trees or remove debris on or near downed power lines. Only power company crews or their contractors should remove trees or limbs touching power lines.
  • Keep away from the immediate areas where crews are working. There is always the danger of moving equipment and the possibility of construction materials or limbs or overhead wires falling to the ground.
  • If planning to use a generator for temporary power, get a licensed electrician and disconnect from the utility electric system before hooking up to your home main electric panel.
  • Do not run a generator in a confined space without adequate ventilation.
  • Make sure to review gas safety tips.
  • Do not use candles or other flammable devices to warm your home.
  • Check on seniors, who can be particularly susceptible to extreme temperatures.
  •  Try to stay off the roads. More traffic in bad weather leads to more accidents, including more injuries and fatalities as well as accidents that can damage electrical poles and other equipment, creating outages and impeding crews’ ability to access and repair damage and slowing restoration.

“Scattered outages have mainly affected customers in the central Louisiana portion of Cleco’s service territory, where snow and sleet covered many of the roads and bridges throughout Tuesday,” NOLA reports.

Cleco, that serves around 283,000 customer in Louisiana, including all of St. Tammany Parish, has warned customers that the storm could cause power outages as sleet and snow accumulates on tree limbs hanging near power lines and on the lines themselves.

The next six to seven hours will be the strongest test. If limbs and lines do come down, with road closures, it will be difficult for Cleco to restore the power lines.

“Our biggest concern is road closures due to bad road conditions on bridges, overpasses,” said Cleco spokesperson Robynn Cooper. 

Contact the electric companies in the greater New Orleans area if the powere goes out:

South Carolina Outages

Over 2000 people in South Carolina’s Lowcountry are without power in bitter cold temperatures. SCE&G reports the following, according to ABC News:

  • About 50 people are without power in North Charleston off of Rivers Avenue. The estimated restoration time is 11:30 p.m.
  • About 77 people are without power in Charleston off of the King Street Extension. The estimated restoration time is 11:30 p.m.
  • About 185 people don’t have power in Charleston around Royal Avenue and Center Street.
  • About 60 people are without power on Midvale Drive on James Island. The estimated restoration time is 12 a.m. on Wednesday.
  • As of 10 p.m., 185 reported outages were on Isle of Palms
  • Several outages are on James Island, mostly on Fort Johnson and Roads and Riverland Drive.
  • Summerville has outages along Ashley River Road near Delemar Highway and on Orangeburg Road near Central Avenue.
  • About 86 people are without power on James Island off of Howle Avenue.
  • About 70 people on the Isle of Palms are without power off of Palm Boulevard from 48th Avenue to 55th Avenue.

About 1,350 people are without power in the Berkeley Electric Cooperative Customers network.

About 800 people are without power along Highway 17 between SC 41 and Awendaw.
A spokesperson for the cooperative said power outages are due to trees hitting power lines. The spokesperson said crews will work until all power is restored. Report an outage by calling 1-888-253-4232.

Stay off the roads

Meanwhile, Atlanta is in chaos as traffic is backed up for miles and people cannot get home.

Officials continue to advise motorists to stay off of the roads to reduce accidents and extra hardships for others.

Ice blankets a major northwest Charlotte road where some drivers have been stranded there for over four hours.

Winter weather has caused 109 wrecks in Charlotte alone, officials said.  People are being rushed to hospitals after cars slide and crash.

One of the worst spots Channel 9 crews saw was in northwest Charlotte, on Mount Holly- Huntersville Road and Bellhaven Boulevard. A line of cars stretched all the way down Mount Holly-Huntersville Road and police blocked it due to so many vehicles that had spun out, including a CATS bus.

 

Baton Rouge and New Orleans are shut off, with exit highways, including those crossing the swamps, closed due to black ice.

Sources: ABC News, Channel 9, Weather Channel

Update: Jan. 28, 7:25 P.M. EST:

Americans are advised to 1) stay off Winter Storm Leon’s roads if possible, 2) check on people needing medicine, 3) take extra care with heaters, and 4) use power blackout tips.

Leon fatalities so far have been attributed to automobile accidents and heater-caused fires. At least six people have died in the Deep South.

As ice had already accumulated to 1/2 inch in some places of the south, dangerously cold temperatures continued in the Midwest with wind chills in the -20s, -30s and -40s, according to weather.com meteorologist Chris Dolce.

Some cities had daily record lows Tuesday morning. Chicago temps fell below zero by Monday afternoon with wind chills in the negative double-digits.

“We had two (employees) call in because they couldn’t come to work because of the school closings, and another called in sick,” said Kristelle Brister, manager of a Chicago Starbucks, who had her 9-year-old son with her at work after the city shut down its 400,000-student school system for the day.

Cincinnati’s been blanketed in snow since Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. Minnesota and Wisconsin saw even more severe weather.

Wind chills in the minus 40s were expected in Minneapolis. In Milwaukee, the chill hit minus 23. Elsewhere, wind chills of minus 18 were expected in Dayton, Ohio, minus 14 in Kansas City, Mo., and minus 3 in Louisville, Ky, and minus 14 in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Meanwhile, the south is experiencing emergency conditions compared to hurricane emergencies.

The photo below shows what photographer David Miller on Twitter calls “heinous” conditions in Ashland, Tennessee.

While extra thousands of workers and the National Guard have been activated to help, including helping to restore anticipated power outages, there are steps to be taken in the home before electicity is lost.

Essential Tips When Ice Storm Blackouts Are Approaching

Power outages are expected with severe weather events such as Leon’s ice storm. Taking the following steps can prepare a home for weather-related blackouts.

  • Keep at least ½ tank of gas in your car at all times. Many gas stations rely on electricity to power their pumps. While it may seem inconvenient to make more frequent stops at the gas station, if you have a near-empty tank during a power outage, you may lack the fuel to travel in an emergency.
  • Turn your refrigerator and freezer to their coldest settings. Lowering the temperature before losing power allows the refrigerator to keep acceptable temperatures longer.
  • Eat perishable foods first, conserving canned or other non-perishable items for a possible long-term outage.

During Power Outage

  • Allow a small stream of water to run from faucets help prevent pipes from freezing and expensive repair problems. The American Red Cross says, “Running water through the pipe – even at a trickle – helps prevent pipes from freezing.”
  • Never run a generator inside a home or garage as they produce potentially deadly carbon-monoxide fumes. Always keep running generators in an open and ventilated area. Also, do not directly connect the generator to your home’s wiring. Plug all necessary appliances directly into the generator. When a generator is connected to a home’s wiring, it can create a “back feed” into utility lines which can injure or kill anyone who is working to restore the power.
  • Keep fridge and freezer openings to a minimum. By not opening the door, temperatures can be kept lower for longer. Decide before opening the fridge/freezer what you’ll remove and quickly close the door.
  • Fill plastic containers with cold water and place them inside refrigerators and freezers to increase emergency water supply and helps keep air cool inside the fridge so spoilage is less likely.
  • Do not put food outside in the cold air. Oklahoma’s State Department of Health says, it’s a bad idea to put refrigerator and freezer food outside. Temperatures outside can vary by the hour and frozen food can thaw if exposed to sunrays, even if it is very cold. Also, food stored outside can freeze.
  • Unplug all appliances and leave only one light switched on. There is an added risk of power surges occurring that can destroy your appliances. Leave one light on in your home so you know when the power has returned.
  • In extreme temperatures, to stay warm, plan visiting businesses likely to have generators during ice storm power outages. “Plan on visiting shopping malls or community centers that have generators to keep warm.”
     

Sources, Weather Channel, Associated Press 

Update: Jan. 28, 5:45 P.M. EST 

Winter Storm Leon roared across the Gulf Region Tuesday, canceling thousands of flights, closing businesses and schools, stranding desperate drivers on interstates in frigid conditions, causing over 150 road accidents in the Austin area alone, and killing at least six people.

Two people died in a 7-car pileup on an icy bridge in Wetumpka, according to an Alabama report. Thousands of people, who went to work, tried leaving early to beat the storm but were stuck in gridlock. 

Four people, aged 3 months to 30 years, died early Tuesday morning in a fire that destroyed a mobile home in Itawamba County, near Alabama’s border. A space heater was to blame as temperatures dipped around 20 degrees overnight.

“Travel is just a nightmare across much of Georgia, and even in Alabama and Mississippi, with the snow across the region,” said Dr. Greg Postel on The Weather Channel Tuesday afternoon.

“No matter what type precipitation falls in any given location, travel conditions are likely to be dangerous into Wednesday. Part of southeast Georgia and coastal South Carolina are of particular concern for significant amounts of freezing rain, which could cause tree damage and power outages.”

Reports of frozen power lines have begun.

Over 150 traffic wrecks throughout the Austin area.

 The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, the primary northern artery out of New Orleans, closed in both directions around 1:15 p.m. CST, according to NOLA.com. Liekwise, Baton Rouge’s main arteries over swamps to the north are closed.

At least twelve inches of snow fell on Virginia where the Department of Transportation cannot manage the unusual road situtation, according to a Before It’s News colleague this afternoon.

Many police departments cannot respond to fender-benders, only injury or multi-car accidents.

People in non-injury wrecks are to simply exchange insurance information, police say.

Meanwhile, the mid-west is in a deep freeze.

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Source: Thw Weather Channel

Photo Credit: Twitter, Weather Channel

 

 

 

Update: Jan. 28, 2:30 P.M. EST 

Dutchsince speaks in his latest commentary just released about Winter Storm Leon. He’s reporting from Florida.

Frigid conditions have already claimed lives of dozens of Americans left out in the cold this year during the first two winter storms, Hercules and Ian. At least five people died in Oklahoma alone, according to KFOR that posted the photo below.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in its January 2012 annual point-in-time count found 633,782 people across America were homeless.  

The three most commonly cited causes of homelessness for persons and families were a lack of affordable housing, cited by 72 percent, poverty (52%), and unemployment (44%), according to the  United States Conference of Mayors, in 2008. (See homeless definition and criteria here.)

Contact details for warming shelters are listed below in today’s 1:00 P.M. EST update.

Winter Storm Leon’s Proving Global Warming a Hoax?

“Cold weather at a particular place/time does not disprove global warming — it does not negate the decades of temperature rise in the graph below.  Global warming and a cold wave are not mutually exclusive,” says Wunderground, pointing to the NASA GISS graph below.

“There is increasing evidence that the additional warmth in the atmosphere is leading to a change in nature of weather extremes, possibly including patterns such as ones associated with recent weather in the U.S. and elsewhere.” (Read more from Wunderground Global Warming report here.)

 

 

Photo Credit: 1. Kmincents 2. KFOR 3. Susan Cushman

Update: Jan. 28, 1:00 P.M. EST 

Shelters

Forty million people are in the path of extreme Winter Storm Leon, not all of whom are well-enough off to stay warm. Officials are advising the haves to reach out to those less fortunate to help them survive.

If you know someone is in need of shelter during this winter storm, a few shelters can help them if you cannot.

As Before It’s News learns of more warming shelters opened, it will report them here. Stay tuned and check here often.

The Homeless Shelter Directory provides Homeless Shelters and Homeless Service Organizations. This includes all resources necessary to help the needy.  ”The directory was created for people who want to find and donate food and/or supplies to their local shelter,” says the service’s website. 

According to the organizers, volunteers are needed at most shelters.  ”Due to the current foreclosure rate and US recession, many shelters have waiting lists. Please call before going to the shelter.”

If in need of shelter, have access to the internet, and want to go the government route, one can also use a Red Cross map [here] to locate your nearest options, or contact your local Red Cross chapter. The Red Cross says information is updated every 30 minutes.

Since the Red Cross is now a FEMA partner, the National Shelter System is a FEMA operation. To request additional information, phonel the NSS Helpline at 202-212-1640 or email [email protected].

Salvation Army and other churches have opened shelters.

For example, Lake Charles, Louisiana’s Salvation Army, at 3020 Legion Street, that houses men, according to Major David Cradoc,  is accepting citizens seeking shelter from the cold. Check-in time is 5:00 PM and check-out time is 8:00 PM daily.  This is also a Soup Kitchen as well, serving Breakfast at 7:00 AM and Dinner at 4:30 PM, 365 days a year. For more information call 337-433-4155.

Also in Lake Charrles, the local American Red Cross and the City have opened the Purple Heart Memorial Community Recreation Center, at 4305 Avenue H, as a temporary Warming Station. Visitors ”must provide their own essentials, including: clothing, toiletries, food and personal belongings.” Pets must be left out in the cold, according to the Red Cross and city. Call Lake Charles American Red Cross at 337-478-5122 or the Purple Heart Memorial Community Recreation Center at (337) 491-1277.

While the Red Cross is not opening sheltrs across all of the hard-hit areas, it says it will help with provisions if asked.

In Georgia, a shelter at Greater Newton Grove Cathedral, 722 Second Ave. N.W., has been open off-and-on all month. “As long as it’s under 30 degrees we’ll be open,” said Rev. Cornelius Ponder III.

Terri Jenkins, executive director of the South Georgia Chapter of the American Red Cross, said the Red Cross doesn’t plan to open a shelter there, but stands ready to help any church or other organization that does.

Insurance and fire safety tips

Georgia released the following insurance and fire safety tips, applicable to most states:

• If snow or icy conditions cause damage to either your house or car, contact your insurance agent immediately.  Your agent should provide you with claims forms and arrange for an insurance adjuster to visit your property.  If you can’t reach your agent, contact the insurance company.
 
• Remember, in severe weather, drive with caution.  Inclement weather does not absolve you of liability should you have an automobile accident.  It is your responsibility to drive with a degree of caution warranted by hazardous conditions.
 
• When filing a homeowners claim, make a list of all your property and valuables you believe were damaged or destroyed.  Take photographs of damage to submit with your claim.
 
• Secure your property.  For example, if a tree falls and damages your roof, cover the affected area with a tarp or plywood to reduce further damage.  Your insurance company will reimburse you for repair costs, but may not pay for subsequent damage caused by rain, sleet or snow.  Keep receipts of materials used for repairs.
 
• If damage is so severe you have to leave, remove valuable items if there’s nowhere in the home to lock them up.
 
• If you rent, you must have your own renters policy to cover your personal belongings such as furniture, appliances and clothing.  The management/landlord is not responsible unless you can prove they were negligent.
 
• Heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires in Georgia.  Portable space heaters, open fireplaces and wood stoves can be dangerous if misused.  Keep curtains, draperies, and other flammable material away from heat sources.  Make sure heaters have adequate ventilation, and always follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions.
 
• Have your home heating unit checked annually to be sure it is working efficiently and safely. Make sure all fuel-burning appliances and fireplaces are properly vented. If you suspect a gas leak in your home, leave immediately and call the gas company from elsewhere.
 
• If you use kerosene space heaters, make sure each heater has an automatic shut‑off in case it tips over. Use only K‑1 kerosene in a space heater; gasoline can cause an explosion.
 
• Install an adequate number of smoke alarms.  Most fatal fires start between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., while the family is asleep.  The advance warning of a smoke alarm may mean the difference between life and death.  Nine out of 10 fire victims are already dead before the fire department is even called, mainly from smoke and toxic gases.  If you already have smoke alarms, don’t forget to replace the batteries annually.
 
• Each household should have a well‑rehearsed family escape plan.  All rooms, especially bedrooms, should have two escape routes.  Have a predetermined meeting place outside the house so you can be sure everyone is out safely.
 
• When temperatures drop into the teens or twenties, homeowners should be prepared for frozen pipes.  Leaving kitchen cabinet doors open will allow warm air to reach pipes.  If the worst happens, repairing damage to internal plumbing caused by freezing, and related damage to carpeting, furniture and other belongings may be covered by your homeowners policy.

Photo Credit: The Urban Survivor
 

Update: Jan. 28, 11:30 A.M. EST

Winter Storm Leon has “paralyzed” the Deep South, the Weather Channel says. 

The threat of loss of power looming for some is already a reality in the Mid West where propane has been depleted.

Warnings, such as one by Cleco Energy Co. in Louisiana, are being issued about possible downed power lines that are energized and present safety hazards.

Buildup of ice on highways and roads is leading to closures or difficulty accessing certain key cities in Louisiana.

“The first closure reported was the Audubon Bridge between West Feliciana and Pointe Coupee Parishes, about 110 miles northwest of New Orleans,” reports the Times Picayune. “Next came the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge [the only bridge] between Baton Rouge and Lafayette.

“Interstate 10 at the junction of Interstate 49 in Lafayette was closed because of icy conditions shortly after 8 a.m., with traffic being detoured north on I-49 to US 190.”

Should there be a petrochemical explosion or dangerous chemical leak, hundreds of thousands of residents would be trapped.

A tractor-trailer labeled as carrying hazardous material overturned at about 8:30 a.m. at milepost 40 on I-49 between Opelousas and Alexandria, Louisiana. State troopers say “only residue” [radiation residue? Dangerous fracking residue?] was inside the truck’s totes and posed no public-safety threat or traffic impact.

At 9:15 a.m., troopers closed I-49 in both directions between mileposts 40 and 46 ”because of ice on the roadway,” they said..

Louisiana has already closed the major artery from a swath of oil and gas refineries into Baton Rouge.

New Orleans officials presented the following news to residents, telling people to saty off the roads:

 

Leon Could Cause Methane Explosion From Unusual Source

During the unprecedented Winter Storm Leon, people are advised to protect animals by keeping them in warm shelters. 

That could prove to be dangerous, however, according to new reports.

90 farting cows caused an explosion in a German dairy farm, blowing the roof off and injuring one of the animals. 

A “static electric charge caused the gas to explode with flashes of flames,” police in the central German town of Rasdorf told reporters. (Reuters) One cow was treated for burns.

Photo Credit: Fire Earth

 

Update: Jan. 28, 10:00 A.M. EST

Winter Storm Leon, that officials are calling ”unprecedented,” and “not a normal event,” has prompted nine governors to declare a State of Emergency.

Energy shortages are becoming life-threatening in Mid West states. Petrochemical refineries in Louisiana are at risk. Freezing temperatures were blamed for the massive chemical leak in West Virginia in which 300000 residents were exposed to dangerous poisons.

“Louisiana is a key producer and exporter of propane and heating fuel products.  State agencies are now authorized to take appropriate actions to ensure these products can be delivered in Louisiana and other states,” said an official Louisiana government statement.

Alabama, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin are each under a State of Emergency.

“The most dangerous things, the things that worry the weather experts the most, are the accumulations of ice,” said Gov. Bobby Jindal.

Jindal is responsible for hundreds of oil refineries at risk in freezing conditions.

Alabama: Gov. Bentley said, “This is not a normal event,” and disclosed that the “polar vortex” has “increased the number of deaths throughout the nation.”

Propane shortages are causing life-threatening conditions throughout the Mid West.

Minnesota: Gov. Dayton declared a state of emergency for Minnesota in response to the critical shortage of propane and other home heating fuel statewide.

Temperatures are due to continue dropping behind an arctic boundary heading towards the southern U.S.

Wind will make temperatures across the northern Plains and Northeast feel as cold as -30F in some locations.

Tuesday, accumulating snow, sleet and ice has begun to make hazardous travel conditions from South Texas to the Carolinas.

Thinking about renewable energy and maybe even off-the-grid power during this storm? One man shows how to build a 400 square foot cabin for $2000. (Click here for more information on how renewable energy is cost-effective and even life-saving.)

Source: Fire Earth, Off Grid World

Update: Jan. 28, 9:00 A.M. EST

Throughout the Deep South, residents have heard official warnings to take precautions and/or emergency measures to avoid Winter Storm Leon’s dangers he’s anticipated to bring.

Louisiana’s Bobby Jindal declared a statewide emergency, saying people must have emergency provisions and must stay off roads to prevent dangerous Winter Storm Leon destruction. 

The governor warned residents to stay off roads to avoid accidents from icy conditions causing veihicles to slip. Crews have been working to keep major highways open for people absolutely needing to travel.

Dennis Dawsey, customer service V.P. for Entergy’s Louisiana utilities, said in a press release. “Power outage restoration may extend into 3 to 5 days for some customers, depending on the severity of the damage. Ice storms can pose a significant threat to an electric system, and extreme cold weather can present additional challenges and require a different – and often slower – restoration process.”

Entergy has brought into the state 2,100 restoration workers to respond to outage problems.

Saying what Louisianans needed to survive Leon, Jindal said, “They have to have the batteries. They have to have the food. They have to do what they can to stay warm during these times.” 

The Advocate reported at 7:45 A.M. Tuesday:

Texas is already reporting numerous car accidents.The Houston Independent School District, with over 210,000 students, plus schools in Beaumont, Galveston and Fort Bend canceled classes Tuesday due to the Leon’s threat. Government offices, buildings, and courts in Houston, Harris and Galveston counties are closed

Virgnia’s Hampton Roads residents have been told to prepare for one foot of snow by Wednesday afternoon. Some areas in Hampton Roads could see up to a foot of a snow by Wednesday afternoon.

South Carolina closed many schools. State government offices also were closed in parts of South Carolina.

North Carolina is preparing for power outages. The National Weather Service said the frozen precipitation was expected to begin Tuesday morning and continue into Wednesday. A winter storm warning was in effect in central and eastern North Carolina. 

Georgians were told, “The snowfall amounts are going to matter very little in this situation because of the ice potential,” said Jason Deese, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Peachtree City. “Some parts of the state may end up seeing the greatest impact just because they get more ice than snow.”

Foridians have been told to beware of power lines snapping and freezing rain Tuesday afternoon when Leon hits later Tuesday, bringing freezing rain and — for some — snow. “The worsening weather will be dangerous for driving, and accumulating ice could cause power lines to snap.”

Source: Weather Underground

Update: Jan. 28, 8:00 A.M. EST

Leon could be the most impactful winter storm to hit the region in decades, report meteorologists. Closures across the Gulf region are in effect to abate accidents in the predicted blast of freezing precipitation.

Schools from eastern Texas into Florida’s panhandle preemptively canceled school Tuesday ahead of the storm. Thousands of flights are canceled.

Delta spokeswoman Betsy Talton said Monday night over 1,500 Delta flights alone have been canceled system-wide beginning 11 a.m. Tuesday.

“If you get into any of these kind of slippery conditions, most of these people don’t have snow tires on their cars, and they’re going to slide around very quickly,” warned Tom Niziol for The Weather Channel.

Parts of southeast Georgia and coastal South Carolina are particularly concerning due to significant amounts of freezing rain, that could cause tree damage and power outages.

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Update: Jan 27, 8:00 EST

Winter Storm Leon ”is unlike any we’ve seen recently.” (http://wxch.nl/1esP8yG  pic.twitter.com/JtVJZp6cxT)

The National Weather Service has issued winter storm watches, warnings and advisories from central and southeast Texas eastward along the Gulf Coast, into Georgia, most of South Carolina, central and eastern North Carolina and far southeast Virginia.

In some area of the Deep South, the entire atmosphere will be below freezing and vulnerable to snow.

In areas closer to the Gulf Coast, layers of above-freezing air above the ground, setting the stage for sleet and/or freezing rain is likely

Temperatures will remain in the 20s. Wind chills will be in the single digits.

While unusual to have snow in the Deep South, It’s now unusual. What is unusual is for the freeze to be this extreme and impact this many people: forty million, the same forty million that some toxicologists have said have a lowered immune system dur to contamination from BP’s oil and Nalco’s Corexit. 

Beware of driving hazards: ‘If you hit ice, don’t slam on breaks’

Bridges will ice over first.

People are being advised to stay home if possible.

“A lot of people who live in this area have never been in cold weather like that, but in my case I’ve driven and lived in the cold before. I’ve lived in Germany twice and New Jersey where the snow is always big,” says Albany resident Albert Leon Bob.

Ice can make traveling extremely dangerous, especially on bridges.

“They will ice over first because they are not covered under the bottom so they have a double surface that’s exposed that causes them to ice over first so you need to be very cautious if you go over those,” says Captain Tom Jackson.

If you hit ice, don’t slam on your brakes, he advised.

Let off the gas and try to steer into the direction the vehicle is going so you can regain control.

Officials say t’s important to pay attention and better yet, if possible, just avoid traveling when the weather is nasty.

“So the biggest thing we tell people to do is be extra cautious, don’t be out on the roadway if you don’t need to be, and watch for, you know these black ice is the worst thing you can run across because a road can be iced over but it blends right into the roadway,” says Jackson.

If you do plan to go out, check your vehicle, including the tread and air pressure of your tires.

Drivers planning to travel should avoid Interstates 10, 40, 45, 65, 75, and 95.

Remember: Alcohol and freezing temperatures can kill. (See potentially life-saving precautions directly below and at the bottom of this page.)

Before It’s News Reader, David Howard, The Essential Prepper, says, “I’ve noted in other posts the need for basic prepping, including the need to factor in freezing temperatures. There are many preparedness sites available and I’m sure I won’t add anything new to the topic, but here are a few considerations when prepping for extreme cold weather:

Howard points to meteorologist Wes Junker breaking down weather models in the Washington Post  on Thursday, predicting from (Jan. 21) through the end of the month, temperatures in many parts of the U.S. will be well below normal… 20 to 30 degrees below average. 

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Sources: National Weather Service, Accu Weather, WALB, The Essential Prepper

Update: Jan. 27 6:00 P.M. EST:

Prepare Now! advicories issued for historic winter storm

Some 40 million people not accustomed or typically prepared for severe winter storm are in the path of Winter Storm Leon that will affect a long swath of the Deep South over the next couple of days – including places better known for their beaches, balmy breezes and hurricanes.

Some areas in the Deep South will see frozen precipitation as early as tonight or early Tuesday. Warnings are still being declared and residents are told that it very important to prepare now.

The threat stems from combined bitterly cold arctic air mass plunging southward behind a sharp cold front, while moisture streams northward from the Gulf Coast.

As the moisture crosses into the cold air behind the front, a historic swath of frozen and freezing precipitation will break out. (Arctic Blast This Week)

The National Weather Service has issued winter storm watches, warnings and advisories from central and southeast Texas eastward along the Gulf Coast and into Georgia, most of South Carolina, central and eastern North Carolina and far southeast Virginia. For Houston, it’s the second time with a winter storm warning in just five days.

Update: Jan 27: 9:00 A.M. EST:

Get a game plan. A winter strom watch (see advisory definitions below) is in effect in the Deep South where residents are told, “Get a game plan.” Tuesday and Wednesday are to bring the worst winter storms ot hit the south in years.

From Houston to Hilton Head, S.C., people are bracing for what is predicted to be the most impactful winter storm to hit the region in 25 years.

“There are almost 1,300 miles covered by watches and warnings across the Southeast United States,” explained Tom Niziol, winter weather expert for The Weather Channel. “Some areas in this part of the Southeast haven’t seen this kind of wintry weather in 25 years.”

For the 2nd time in 5 days, the Deep South is under a winter storm watch: (http://wxch.nl/Lac2Uk) Businesses were closed in many areas including Batorn Rouge last Friday.

Poor road conditions and unprepared drivers are already resulting in mulitple car pile-ups.

For example, a 23-car pileup is among many wrecks seen on area roads last night, leading to multiple closures. (http://atxne.ws/1aQtOSM)

Update: Jan. 26, 2014. 6:00 PM EST: 

The Gulf coast braces for snow and closures. Snow up the three inches is predicted along with school and other closures including flight cancellations along the Gulf coast region:

“While the rare snow will be a welcome sight for children and those young at heart, this will be a major winter storm for the I-10 corridor and the eastern Carolinas,” Accu Weather says.
“Residents and travelers should prepare for significant disruptions. This includes motorists planning to travel on Interstates 10, 40, 45, 65, 75 and 95.”

 

 

 

 

A polar plunge with harsher conditions than frigid winter storns earlier this January, that broke records, is arriving early this week. It’s bringing coldest daytime highs and nighttime lows so far this winter and threatening far-reaching frostbite, hypothermia and water main breaks, according to meteorologists Sunday.

“The magnitude of this cold blast will be enough to produce a far-reaching threat of frostbite, hypothermia, frozen pipes and water main breaks,” AccuWeather reports Sunday.

While harsh cold is returning to the Midwest and Northeast this weekend, Accuweather says the cold blast this weekend ”will pale in comparison” to what’s coming Monday through Wednesday.

“Biting winds will usher in the frigid air, creating dramatically colder temperatures. Where snow is covering the ground, the winds will worsen the situation for motorists by blowing and drifting the snow.”

Grand Forks, N.D., will bottom out at around 30 below zero and across most of the Northeast, highs will be held to single digits and teens Tuesday and Wednesday.

Human skin will freeze in just a few minutes in the conditions expected this week.

People in the upper northwest and northeast are advised to prepare now.

 

Alcohol and freezing storm conditions don’t mix, a less discussed precaution: Do not consume alcohol if stuck in frigid conditions or heading into it for unavoidable reason.

While drinking makes us feel warmer, the truth is that it can actually result in death. Alcohol is a quick way to die from hypothermia.

Mythbusters explains that alcohol may make your skin feel warm, but this feeling of a heat wave is deceptive. A nip or two actually causes blood vessels to dilate, moving warm blood closer to the surface of your skin, making you feel warmer temporarily. At the same time, however, those same blood vessels pumping blood closer to the skin’s surface cause loss of core body heat – heat needed to survive, especially if stuck in a snowdrift.

“If you go out in the cold after drinking, because you’ve got a lot of heat on the periphery of your body, you can lose heat very easily and quickly. And that can be dangerous,” says Professor Colin Drummond, head of the Section of Alcohol Research at King’s College London. “That takes blood and heat away from the core of your body. So while it feels like you’re warm because your skin is warm, your vital organs aren’t as warm as you might think they are.”

Drinking heavily and then venturing out into arctic conditions, the faulty internal thermometer along with the dulling of senses and bravado that alcohol can create, can spell trouble.

“Drinking too much leads to bad decisions,” says Prof Drummond. “If you drunkenly decide to walk home across a snowy field instead of getting a taxi, you’re putting yourself at risk. Hypothermia can take hold quickly and can even lead to death.”

For this reason, if one sees a homeless person or youth out in these extreme conditions, it is better to reach out and help or to call a friend or 911 for help.

Other precautions

Public Alerts advises taking the following precautions to survive brutally frigid conditions:

  • Avoid overexertion when shoveling snow. Overexertion can result in heart attack – a major cause of death in the winter. If you must shovel snow, stretch before going outside.
  • Stay dry. Change wet clothing frequently to prevent a loss of body heat. Wet clothing loses all of its insulating value and transmits heat rapidly.
  • Watch for frostbite signs: loss of feeling and white or pale appearance in extremities such as fingers, toes, ear lobes, and the tip of the nose. If symptoms are detected, get medical help immediately.
  • Conserve fuel, if necessary, by keeping your residence cooler than normal. Temporarily close off heat to some rooms.

The Red Cross says being prepared for winter storms includes knowing the difference between public announcements:

  • Winter Storm Outlook – Winter storm conditions are possible in the next 2 to 5 days.
  • Winter Weather Advisory – Winter weather conditions are expected to cause significant inconveniences and may be hazardous. When caution is used, these situations should not be life threatening.
  • Winter Storm Watch – Winter storm conditions are possible within the next 36 to 48 hours. People in a watch area should review their winter storm plans and stay informed about weather conditions.
  • Winter Storm Warning – Life-threatening, severe winter conditions have begun or will begin within 24 hours. People in a warning area should take precautions immediately.

Sources: Voices of America, Accu Weather, Red Cross, Before It’s News

 



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    • crabby

      remember when weather just happend instead of the evil empire tesla ray /HAARP machines causing this..

      like how they steered katrina into new orleans or sandy into Christi’s new jersey shore / long island.

      or the haiti quake that BFF’s,, king george the 1st an bubba panhandled donations for way beyond the time scope of any donation time..

      please dear GOD please save your planet ..

      • Deborah Dupre

        Yes, those were the days – but the military has been seeding clouds and making dust storms as weapons for decades, Crabby – we just didn’t know then.

        Now that we do know, it’s up to us to unite, expose weather warfare and work like hell to end this dark era.

        As Gen. Honore advises, “Don’t be afraid to do the ‘impossible’.”

        Thanks, Crabby.

        • Chartricia

          The battle begins at the county board of supervisors level. Let us not forget that they are equally as corrupt and twice as arrogant as Congress.

      • INSIGNIA777

        I JUST LOVE IT!

        The poor weatherman (text book repeater) throws out the term (Polar Vortex) but fails to explain “what caused it!” Polar Vortex is a meaningless term unless you show it’s cause.

        Then you have the HAARP people crying “wolf.”

        I refer you to Prof. James M. McCanney, M.S. Physics, with more than 40+ years experience on the subject. World expert on Celestial Mechanics, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science and more.

        Read his latest comments concerning our weather:

        JANUARY 27, 2014 … POLAR VORTEX ??? what complete non-sense … terms do not explain weather … but everyone is repeating it … it let’s the weatherman off the hook for having no clue what is really going on … the reality … super low sun activity … and NO ONE with gov paid equipment to monitor the sun including our good bud’s in tier II science at NASA are saying booooo … spaceweather dot com continues to pretend like we are about to get hit with a big solar flare any day now from the re-emerging sun spot AR1944 but nothing is really happening … the reality is the country is plunged into an unprecedented severe winter and it is critical … this is today’s CNN headline … “The Deep South will be plunged into a deep freeze again this week, this time with ice and snow expected to fall all the way to the Gulf” … please do not repeat the term “polar vortex” … there is no such thing … jim mccanney

        JANUARY 27, 2014 … A TORNADO IN CHOBHAM IN SURREY ENGLAND … seems that the weather men are having a harder and harder time explaining the weather … the blast reported by the BBC lasted 5 minutes along with black sky and hail and ripped out trees – lifted and tossed buildings around – threw people and animals like matchsticks … people saw the tornado … but the weather man ??? is not sure … cause there are never any tornados in england especially in the middle of winter … the weather man cannot report things that are not supposed to happen … aren’t tornadoes … like their uncles hurricanes supposed to go along with summer heat and thunderstorms ??? as i explain in my weather book Principia Meteorologia (written for the general public) … these storms are driven by electrical conditions from outer space … but … SHHHHHH don’t wake up the weather man from his fairy tale dream … jim mccanney

        http://www.jmccsci.com/

        Check out his weekly radio show archives at: http://www.jmccsci.com/WeeklyRadioShowArchivesSubPage.HTM

        Knowledge is power. Insulate your self from the dis-info addicts.

        • INSIGNIA777

          We have an UPDATE from Prof. James M. McCanney, M.S. Physics.

          JANUARY 28, 2014 … as the northern states grip for another night of severe winter weather … the southern states into even florida also from texas to washington DC are being hit with blizzard conditions … this is NOT a “polar vortex” as you are being told by the evening weatherman who has no clue what is going on … the real story as i have been reporting is that we are in a sever solar energy shortfall in both light and electrical energy … the sun is in a low power state which we also read in a low sun spot rate … we are possibly heading into a solar energy shortage THE OPPOSITE OF GLOBAL WARMING … if spring conditions maintain we could be in for severe world wide crop failures and food shortages … jim mccanney

          http://www.jmccsci.com/

    • Paul Brown

      Within a particular climate context, weather normally just happens. Maybe your HAARP ideas are right, although nothing I read about it, including Begich (who seems the most reliable) is more than speculation. But climate is changing for sure.
      The greenhouse effect caused by human greenhouse gas emissions, and other human influences like land use changes, account quantitatively very well for the global warming-induced climate change we’re experiencing. See the bottom video in /alternative/2014/01/manmade-global-warming-alaskan-winter-heat-wave-ripping-polar-vortex-in-half-2882936.html for a very clear explanation.
      A basic principle of science called the principle of parsimony basically says the simplest explanations are most likely to be correct until proven wrong. And the greenhouse warming theory gains strength with each year’s research.
      Maybe the ray guns can steer particular changes, but they can’t change the energy balance of the planet – I don’t think even serious HAARP players like Begich claim that.

      • crabby

        HAARP can create lows an highs an steer any weather to almost GPS accuracy .. as far a eathquakes,, HARRP/tesla rays are childsplay..

      • Deborah Dupre

        How about BP and military changing – slowing – the Gulf of Mexico – reportedly a major weather changer?

        Agreed, Jetta: It would be extremely helpful if more independent scientists would research HAARP, scalar weaponry and other military technology and be able to chime in these much needed conversations on these realities.

        Ir would also be welcomed for us to participate in dialogue without the insults and other personal attacks that do not further understanding and progress for the common good.

    • Bronson

      During the last cold front people was stealing firewood.
      If people are in need why do they steal, when if they ask, someone would share wood, and help them.

      Sure it is a lot of work cutting wood, although in an emergency people would give someone in need some wood to stay warm.

      I seen people along the road, cutting firewood, from trees that was cleared to make room for construction. They are planning ahead like most do. I think the people stealing prob did not need the wood for heat, but selling it for money.
      This is sick stealing someones only source of heat fuel.

      also a lot of homeless get caught in this weather.I remember growing up, My father would try his best to help the homeless, even bringing them into our home, cleaning them up, help them anyway he could in the right direction, not all wanted help, just a bottle of wine, and a few dollars.
      He would at least get a good meal into them before they had a glass of wine…you cannot just cut em off they would go into withdrawals. Most live in a bubble, and never see how others live.

      These kids that are spoiled, their parents need to take them for a drive in the back side of cities/towns to see these people living in card board boxes, and open their eyes.

      Now days this weather is not predictable, with more, and more chem trails, and the disasters, Destroying the oceans having a chain reaction on the environment.

      Everything ties together one way or another….face reality!!!

      Large cities are now in ruins, there are answers/solutions, although we have politicians that worry about polls, a haircut, nice suit, and plastic surgery, caviar, fine sparkling wines, stinky cheeses, and botox shots. They get elected, and become millionaires overnight.

      Large amounts of money is wasted, instead of taking these cities that are in ruins, and handing out some grant money to people, communities, and converting this land/areas into sustainable farmland/organic farms, and technology transparent think tanks, they are selling it to the Chinese for pennies.

      There are no fast answers, although time has been wasted, and selling this land to the chinese is not the answer.

      Instead it has been one disaster after another, and all the geoengineering is creating havoc on the planet. Instead of people questioning, there has been peer groups setup, along with sponsors. If they question, the peer groups keep them in line.

      • Deborah Dupre

        Bronson – your compassion fills my heart.

        You say, “a lot of homeless get caught in this weather. I remember growing up, My father would try his best to help the homeless, even bringing them into our home, cleaning them up, help them anyway he could in the right direction, not all wanted help, just a bottle of wine, and a few dollars.
        He would at least get a good meal into them before they had a glass of wine…you cannot just cut em off they would go into withdrawals. Most live in a bubble, and never see how others live.”

        Your dad sounds like my late parents and grandmother in NO. Mama and Daddy would go out in NO and if a hungry person asked for food, they invited that stranger to dine with them… MY grandmother made sandwiches for the hungry who gathered on her porch to eat.

        I’m going to put a poster under this article right now because of you. Thank you. You are blessed, indeed.

        • crabby

          my grandpop moved to the city from destitude eastern shore maryland right before the depression.. they had a small house with a big wrap-a-round porch..

          grandparents would sit outside an watch the ‘drunks’ just stagger around the little parkland across the street..

          took them awhile to realize they never seen any among’em take-a-swig.. this was full blown depression at the time an grandpop was just working poor at the shipyard.. they hardly had extra ,themselves..but always considered themselves greatfull..

          the first time my grandmom went over and them ‘potato water’ ..boiling’s of that nights dinner,, in jars..

          the ‘drunks’ drank it an instantly became ‘sober’..

          THEY WEREN’T DRUNK AT ALL .. they were starving,.. that blessed women save many a man..

        • Bronson

          Thanks…
          I have plenty of firewood stacked on the outside near the road……Last cold front there was a few families that needed some. I do not mind There is prob about 10 truckloads of it..Anyone is welcome to get some. You know, all they took was enough to get them by.
          It is the greedy that steal, and sell it for profit that make it tough for people in need.

          We carry sleeping bags, food, and water in the vehicles..you never know when someone will need it.

          I always tell people stay stocked up on staples.We have plenty of simple meals around here just so we can have extra to be sure the staples are stocked up, and no one leaves my home empty handed.

          I just cannot stress enough to stay stocked up, on the simple items, flour, beans,rice,pasta molasses, cooking oil,rice, grains,yeast,baking powder, canned milk, corn meal, water, potatoes,etc.

      • Anonymous

        Your father was an awesome man, sad more people aren’t like your dad!!!

        • Deborah Dupre

          Crabby rocks in best of ways, inspiring with what the world needs now more than ever.

          Thank you so much for sharing what we read too rarely: compassion.

    • COCONUT

      currently -33C in the middle of QC.

      • Deborah Dupre

        Thanks for the update . If it’s that cold now – what will it be like later in the week, I wonder. Take care, really.

        • COCONUT

          And this morning it’s currently -27C with windchill and freaking snow AGAIN.

      • Deborah Dupre

        Thank you. Wish others here would share temps. Take care!

    • You People Are Nuts

      I just heard that if you don’t wear a jacket this week, you may get cold.

      • Deborah Dupre

        Even along the Gulf Coast where snow is predicted along with school and other closures including flight cancellations: “While the rare snow will be a welcome sight for children and those young at heart, this will be a major winter storm for the I-10 corridor and the eastern Carolinas.
        “Residents and travelers should prepare for significant disruptions. This includes motorists planning to travel on Interstates 10, 40, 45, 65, 75 and 95.”

        Hope there are enough shelters for homeless veterans and other Americans living under bridges and camping in woods near towns.

        • Anonymous

          “Hope there are enough shelters for homeless veterans and other Americans living under bridges and camping in woods near towns.”

          nah.. i dont, especially the veterans, they deserve to die the worst possible way.. as for the homeless? boo hoo.. 40 million dead? yay! so long as they are americans, but even so, 40 million still wouldnt be enough.

    • The Apostolate

      IT’S NOT WHAT YOU THINK IT IS… http://youtu.be/szEQihr2zds

      • chatnitup

        Sure right about that.. It’s not anything to do with H.A.A.R.P or weather wars. It’s Icy cold hell of a chastizement is what it is. That and the fact of a polar shift. Coincidence it is not.

    • BobbyDigi

      The extreme cold that we are seeing widespread across the country is the direct result of global climate/weather modification programs known as “solar radiation management” (SRM) and “stratospheric aerosol geoengineering” (SAG). Aka Chemtrails. I am in Virginia, and can confirm, just like the last time it got unusually frigid, they are once again spraying the hell out of the skies, even now at night in advance of this front in the gulf.

      I highly recommend reading this very explanative article documenting exactly what we’re seeing happening to our climate. http://www.activistpost.com/2013/02/extreme-weather-fluctuations-as-climate.html?m=1

      • Deborah Dupre

        Thank you!! Ah – but it’s us greedy gut 99$ causing it. Not convinced. Thank you for adding this, Bobby. And all the best with Leon – whomever ushered him in.

      • Anonymous

        I live in the Sierra’s, South Lake Tahoe, CA. We’re supposed to have a little storm coming in from the Pacific, starting out as rain in the afternoon then turning to heavy snow the next day. There have been visible bands of “waves” visible in the upper atmosphere. There were long “trails” laid down parallel to these “waves” on Monday, the 27th. Today, the 28th, got some pictures of these “waves”. They’re perhaps a few miles wide and uniform in width. They a look like this ))))))))))))))))))))))))))) only instead of lines are made up of condensed vapor.

        • Anonymous

          I’ve got some pictures I want to share on here. How do I do it?

    • david

      I’ve written a few articles on my blog about this crazy weather, and how to prepare. Thanks for pointing out the differences in winter advisory/watch/warning. Great info.
      Here’s a link to my latest article on prepping for the nasty storms.
      http://www.essentialprepper.com/polar-vortex-returns-prepared/

      • Deborah Dupre

        Thanks David. Super website you have there – potentially life-saving.

    • Deborah Dupre

      Appears as though 40 million people are not well enough prepared for what’s hitting them – the same 40 million with lowered immune systems due to BPs oil and Nalco’s Corexit.

      • Deborah Dupre

        But then again – how does one prepare for being trapped in your city?

        Hypervigilance level must be running high in New Orleans due to Katrina.

    • Rufus Juice

      Let me handle this ~ I talk Country Boy.

      drive your truck like a boat – that means no brake – at all – pretend it don’t exist. Use the gas like a throttle – coast to a stop, go slower than you know you can go.

      stopping is like docking – slow down while you are still going straight ~ let the snow push back like the wake till yur going slower than you want to be going. accelerate into the turn slightly.

      you got it.

      • Deborah Dupre

        Love that country boy great advice. Thanks Rufus.

        • Anonymous

          Don’t listen him, he’s a yeller bellied liar. If’n he’us troo cuntry – he wouldn’t be try’n to tell folks how ta drive in tha snow and ice. He’d be tell’n folks how not to drive in the snow and ice!!! He’d tell ya’s how he’s got 3 40 crt coolers full of Old Milwaukies Best sit’n uncovered outside wait’n to catch the free ice falling from the sky. How he’s got 6 months worth of deer meat and catfish fillets froze up in the cold box next to the fire pit. How mamma’s been hard at work cut’n the fire wood. How the radio’s been wired to the lawn mower battry and set to replay “Take This Job and Shove It”. And how the truck’s been park’d with the propane heater rigged in the back just in case all else fails!!!

    • Anonymous
      • Deborah Dupre

        Thank you. Very interesting and needing to be understood.

    • Confederate

      Boy that tin foil hat has really put a squeeze on y’all brains, or what little you have left!

    • Just View It

      Deborah I’ll be the official weather guy here at BIN soon. I really would appreciate it if you DO NOT use TWC’s made up names. There is no leon and also if you look around, you’ll find they stole that idea from me 2 years ago when I did it before the year 2000. It’s disrespectful to use their names.

    • Elva Thompson

      Elva Thompson
      Hi Deborah,
      Wonderful information, thanks for posting.
      One Love

      • Deborah Dupre

        Elva – Thank you. Happy but humbled to be of service.

        One love back to you.

    • Arcturus

      The key to the map shows the white areas as beach hazards statement. Are there beaches in Arizona, etc.? I think this looks wrong.

      Also, do deer farts do it for you? Are you twelve years old?

    • Anonymous

      We were warned these days would come, some by the hand of God, some by the hand of satan, some by the workings of man. Well they are here, and are only going to get worse. The good weather is from God the rest from evil. But soon very very soon, woe unto ye that inhabit the earth. Thank you Lord for all your good and mercy, show not none to the evil ones.

    • Deborah Dupre

      Anonymous, the one speaking about Rufus. While such statements might seem “cute,” “just in jest,” I’m obligated as a human rights defender and just a plain old human gal that I find your comment racist.

      Respect – that is mutual respect is expected and appreciated here. OK?

      Anyway, if there is an emergency and one is caught on black ice, Rufus makes a very helpful point about how to manage it.

    • Just View It

      Dutch is NOT credible when it comes to weather forecasting.

    • Anonymous

      How does one post pictures on here?

    • Deborah Dupre

      Anonymous says “I’ve got some pictures I want to share on here. How do I do it?” Please email them to deborah#unseen.is Thank you.

      • Anonymous

        Can’t send the photos because Windows photo program won’t let me transfer images to email! Aaaghg!

    • Anonymous

      Weather Channel reporter said that there are no scattered power outages. FEMA and N. Guard responding. Oh boy!

      • Anonymous

        CORRECTION! I MESSED UP! The reported said that there are NOW (not no) scattered power outages. Atlanta’s airport is completely shut down. FEMA and N. Guard are responding.

        • Deborah Dupre

          No problem. There are now 1000s without power in below freezing temps. Heaven help the most vulnerable.

          Next 6 hours will be toughest on power lines it seems.

    • Anonymous

      The Weather Channel has been showing live images from the Atlanta area and traffic is still backed up for miles on the Interstates. Its past 10pm back there! This is what an ice storm can do to a big city.

    • scarletwolf

      I am no scientist, but I have a theory. Seems like I’ve been told that if you put hot water in ice-cube trays-put them in the freezer-they will freeze faster. So possibly the high temperatures we have seen on the planet-are ushering in colder weather………..just sayin……..

    • Dooley

      Quit supporting the Weather Channels naming winter storms. It’s absolutely ridiculous. It’s winter. It gets cold. We have have snow.

    • Anonymous

      Deborah,
      It’s a good thing that these people don’t live up here in Michigan or our death totals from accidents would probably have quadrupled.

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