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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.
May - 2022 -
13 May
Nick Austin

Weekend truckers face severe storm threat in heartland

Forecasters calling for more severe weather this weekend in areas of the country already hit the past few days (video forecast included).

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12 May
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Trucker saluted for saving 6 victims from fiery crash

CFI driver Zach Yeakley “wasn’t really expecting anything out of it” when he was recognized for helping pull six crash victims from fiery cars.

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Flooding, road closures in Upper Midwest entering 4th week

Truckers will continue to hit delays from North Dakota into Minnesota as flooding persists along the Red River of the North (video forecast included).

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11 May
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High winds in Southwest raise rollover risk for truckers

Forecasters are calling for wind gusts in excess of 50 mph in the Four Corners region and other parts of the Southwest (video forecast included).

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10 May
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Severe storm threat rising for truckers in Plains, Midwest

Truckers will have to dodge gusty winds, large hail and possible tornadoes this week as severe storms target the heartland (video forecast included).

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09 May
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Wildfire risk heating up for truckers in Southwest

Truckers face elevated risks of low visibility and rollovers as fire weather conditions increase across the Southwest (video forecast included).

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06 May
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The Future of Supply Chain weather forecast: Clear road ahead

Thousands of people will be heading into improving weather as The Future of Supply Chain kicks off in Northwest Arkansas.

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Biden approves funding for New Mexico wildfire victims

President Joe Biden signed an emergency declaration that would free up federal resources for New Mexico wildfire victims.

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05 May
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Upper Midwest flooding could last until late May

Truckers may have to keep detouring around flooded areas of North Dakota and Minnesota for a few more weeks (video forecast included).

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04 May
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Severe storm threat heating up again for truckers in Plains

Forecasters are saying severe storms and potentially strong tornadoes could return to the Plains on Wednesday (video forecast included).

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03 May
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Flooding continues along I-29 in Upper Midwest

Truckers will have to keep taking detours in the Upper Midwest as flooded roads remain closed (video forecast included).

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How a pilot’s near-death experience helped inspire a weather app for truckers

A private pilot and former IT consultant says the weather app he developed for truckers has been a “huge win” for him, as well as the drivers.

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02 May
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Plains under the gun Monday for more tornadoes

Truckers will run into a sustained severe weather threat Monday across the Plains after a weekend of destructive storms (video forecast included).

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29 April
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Severe storms brewing for weekend truckers in heartland

Forecasters are calling for an elevated risk of tornadoes and large hail this weekend in several states (video forecast included).

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28 April
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Trucker named Highway Angel for rescuing family after rollover

Trucker Grant Quinton was “choked up” after being recognized for pulling a man and his grandson from their flipped vehicle.

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Late-season snowstorm heading to Rockies

Truckers will probably have to chain up Friday as a late-season storm dumps heavy snow in the northern Rockies.

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27 April
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How rare (or common) are EF5 tornadoes?

The EF Scale was developed following two particularly devastating tornadoes — Jarrell, Texas, in 1997 and Moore, Oklahoma, in 1999.

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State of emergency declared as New Mexico wildfires rage

The governor of New Mexico has secured funding to help fight 20 early-season wildfires burning in the state (video forecast included).

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26 April
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Flood threat rising in Upper Midwest

Due to flooding, truckers will run into road closures the next couple of days from North Dakota to Minnesota (video forecast included).

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25 April
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I-94 back open after second late-season blizzard hits northern Plains

A second late-season snowstorm shut down interstate travel over the weekend in parts of the Dakotas (video forecast included).

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14 April
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Trucker named Highway Angel for helping tornado victim

A trucker is “lucky to be alive” after a tornado flipped his tractor-trailer, a fellow driver who helped him says.

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Blizzard producing record snowfall in northern Plains

A blizzard has been dumping record snowfall in parts of the Plains. A large section of Interstate 94 remains closed (video forecast included).

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13 April
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I-94 closed as blizzard hits northern Plains

As a blizzard continues in the northern Plains, officials have shut down a large section of Interstate 94 (video forecast included).

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12 April
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19 storms forecast to develop this hurricane season

Forecasters at Colorado State University say 2022 will see an above-average number of hurricanes and tropical storms.

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Severe storm threat returning to Plains and South

Truckers face the risk of severe storms and tornadoes Tuesday and Wednesday from the Plains to the South (video forecast included).

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11 April
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Late-season blizzard heading to Rockies and Plains

Supply chains could be severely disrupted this week due to a two-day blizzard from the Rockies to Canada (video forecast included).

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Disaster relief nonprofits fighting supply shortfalls

Winter storm damage and inflation have some transportation-sector nonprofits scrambling for disaster relief supplies.

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08 April
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Weekend snowstorm heads for parts of the Northwest

Truckers will hit periods of heavy snow and high winds this weekend in the Cascades and northern Rockies (video forecast included).

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07 April
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High winds rocking the Plains

Truckers face an elevated risk of rollovers Thursday in the Plains with forecast winds of 60 to 70 mph (video forecast included).

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06 April
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Spring heat wave coming to Southern California

Truckers face potential early season triple-digit heat the next few days in parts of Southern California (video forecast included).

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05 April
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Tornado threat returning to South for 3rd week in a row

The National Weather Service is predicting good odds for tornadoes across the South the next two days (video forecast included).

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04 April
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Truckers to face whiteout conditions in Northwest

Strong winds and more than 2 feet of snow are likely through Tuesday in the mountains of the Northwest (video forecast included).

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01 April
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2 people dead in Florida tornado

The severe storm threat is fading after two days of destruction in the Southern and Eastern U.S. (video forecast included).

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Mar - 2022 -
31 March
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7 people injured in Arkansas tornado

After severe storms damaged parts of the South on Wednesday, the threat moves to the East Coast on Thursday (video forecast included).

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30 March
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Weather tales from the road: Trucker’s storm encounters no joke

FreightWaves talked with trucker James Card about two extreme weather events that impacted his career.

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Tornado threat rising as storms approach South

Truckers need to be on high alert across several states, with strong tornadoes possible Wednesday (video forecast included).

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29 March
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5 muertos en un choque múltiple en Pensilvania durante una tormenta de nieve

La I-81 estuvo cerrada durante varias horas el lunes; algunos carriles siguen cerrados

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6 dead in Pennsylvania pileup during snowstorm

More than 50 cars and tractor-trailers were involved in a deadly pileup Monday on Interstate 81 during a snowstorm in eastern Pennsylvania.

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Tornado threat returns to South after deadly storms last week

For the second week in a row, truckers face another threat of tornadoes in the Plains and South (video forecast included).

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28 March
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Stormy weather for truckers this week from coast to coast

Truckers, especially over-the-road drivers, will hit all kinds of disruptive weather this week from California to the Carolinas

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25 March
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Messy weekend wintry mix continues in Northern states

Truckers may hit delays this weekend as roads remain slick and slushy from the Great Lakes to the Northeast (video forecast included).

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24 March
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Tornadoes across South may further strain flatbed capacity

Rebuilding tornado-damaged areas of the South could add stress to flatbed capacity in the coming months.

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Springtime wintry storm hitting Northeast

Truckers will run into delays as roads become slick and slushy across the Northeast (video forecast included).

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23 March
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4 shippers under investigation by Coast Guard at Port of LA

A container fire at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach has led to a Coast Guard investigation of four companies for possible shipping violations.

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Will extreme weather become more frequent by midcentury?

AskWaves looks to the mid-21st century, which may hold more El Nino extreme weather events, “regardless of any significant mitigation actions” to reduce emissions.

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Winter storm warnings continue in Upper Midwest

Truckers face another day of dicey winter weather from Minnesota to Michigan (video forecast included).

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22 March
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Severe storms moving to Deep South after ravaging Texas

Severe storms are heading to the Deep South after doing extensive damage Monday in the Plains.

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21 March
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State of emergency declared in Texas as wildfires rage

Wind-driven wildfires continue across Texas during elevated drought conditions (video forecast included).

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18 March
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Severe storm risk heating up across South

Truckers could hit an elevated risk of severe storms and tornadoes in the South over the next several days (video forecast included).

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Snowplow driver shortages creating avalanche of issues for DOTs

Snowplow drivers across the country have been flocking to higher-paying private sector jobs in recent years, according to a survey of transportation officials.

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17 March
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Colorado law includes fines for misusing I-70 mountain express lanes

Drivers will face fines of up to $250 in Colorado if they use Interstate 70’s mountain express lanes at the wrong times.

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High wind threat spreading across Plains

Truckers face an elevated risk of rollovers Thursday from Texas and Oklahoma into New Mexico (video forecast included).

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16 March
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Severe storm threat keeps trucking across South

Truckers should be on alert for potential severe storms and tornadoes this week from Texas to South Carolina (video forecast included).

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15 March
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Snowstorm continues pounding Pacific Northwest

Truckers will have to chain up heading through the Washington Cascades as heavy snow piles up.

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14 March
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73 vehicles pile up during weekend snowstorm in Pennsylvania

Whiteout conditions may be to blame for a major pileup Saturday in south-central Pennsylvania.

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11 March
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Powerful weekend snowstorm still on track toward Northeast

Look for snow totals of 6 to 12 inches and whiteouts from West Virginia to northern New England (video forecast included).

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10 March
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Drivers rate best truck stops in America

Truck stops offering huge parking lots, smorgasbords, movie theaters and even pet services ranked among drivers’ favorites.

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Los conductores califican las mejores paradas de camiones de Estados Unidos

La favorita de los aficionados, Iowa 80, encabeza la lista en la encuesta de FreightWaves

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Weekend snowstorm to slam Northeast

Look for accumulations of 6 to 12 inches of snow in high elevations of West Virginia, western Pennsylvania, upstate New York and northern New England (video forecast included).

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09 March
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Flood threat rising across drought-stricken Southeast

Truckers will hit periodic torrential rain and flooded roads across the Southeast the rest of the week (video forecast included).

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08 March
Nick Austin

Blizzard conditions heading back to Rockies, Plains

Truckers will hit delays over the next two days as a strong snowstorm spreads from the Rockies to the Plains (video forecast included).

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07 March
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Weekend snowstorm shuts down interstate travel near Denver

Truckers may face more road closures in the Rockies this week as another snowstorm heads to the region (video forecast included).

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04 March
Nick Austin

Hot Shots: Flooding, snow squall, satellite launch

A compilation of the past week in social media images includes Northwest floods, a Northeast snow squall and a weather satellite launch.

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Severe storms threaten Midwest, South this weekend

Weekend truckers in parts of the Midwest and South face the risk of severe winds and tornadoes (video forecast included).

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03 March
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Strong Sierra snowstorm setting up this weekend

Truckers will hit heavy snow and gusty winds this weekend in the eastern California mountains (video forecast included).

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02 March
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Canadian trucker named Highway Angel for helping spinout victims

Susan Binsted says trucker Karl Sholl “restored faith in our hearts” after he helped her and her husband stay safe after an accident.

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Flooding impacts continue in Pacific Northwest

Truckers may hit delays in the Northwest as the risk of additional flooding continues (video forecast included).

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01 March
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Record rain floods parts of Northwest

A section of U.S. Highway 101 is closed in Washington due to a landslide (video forecast included).

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Flood threat rising for truckers in Pacific Northwest

Heavy rain this week in the Northwest could lead to flooding and trucking delays (video forecast included).

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Keep right! Virginia bill outlines winter storm lane restriction for truckers

New trucking legislation is under consideration in Virginia, resulting from a disruptive snowstorm last month.

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25 February
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Hot Shots: Week of winter storms coast to coast

A compilation of the past week in social media images includes winter weather scenes from California to the Southeast.

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Winter storm turns deadly in Kentucky

Winter storm blamed for at least one death in the South is moving through the Northeast on Friday (video forecast included).

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24 February
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Warnings remain posted for icy winter storm

Truckers should expect more hazardous winter weather Thursday and Friday from Texas to Maine (video forecast included).

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23 February
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Extensive winter storm to stretch from Plains to Northeast

A developing winter storm could cause significant delays in freight flows over the next few days (video forecast included).

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22 February
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Tips for truckers: How to weather a snow squall

These are quick safety tips for truckers navigating dangerous snow squalls.

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Blizzard conditions keep trucking across Upper Midwest

Truckers who can’t avoid the Upper Midwest will likely hit more whiteouts and potential road closures Tuesday (video forecast included).

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21 February
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Blizzard conditions this week from Mountain West to Midwest

Periods of heavy snow and high winds will delay truckers this week from the Rockies to the Great Lakes (video forecast included).

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18 February
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Hot Shots: Snowstorm, wildfire, dust storm

A compilation of the past week in social media images includes scenes from a major snowstorm, a California wildfire and a western dust storm.

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Blizzard conditions developing in Midwest

More snow and wind in the Midwest will slow down weekend truckers (video forecast included).

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17 February
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3rd winter wildfire forces California road closures

A wildfire near an eastern California airport has led to road closures and evacuations (video forecast included).

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Warnings posted for far-reaching winter storm

Truckers will hit areas of ice, heavy snow and gusty winds through Friday morning from the Plains to the Northeast (video forecast included).

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16 February
Nick Austin

Where are truckers most at risk from February tornadoes?

Tornadoes can happen any time of the year, but truckers are most at risk from February tornadoes in a certain part of the country.

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Winter severe storm threat for truckers in South

A potential late-winter severe storm outbreak could delay truckers in several Southern states (video forecast included).

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15 February
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High risk of rollovers in windy West

High winds in the Desert Southwest may pose stability and visibility issues for truckers (video forecast included).

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14 February
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Truckers honored as Highway Angels for feeding snowbound drivers

Trucker Jean-Carlo Gachet was recognized for feeding stranded drivers after a snowstorm led to a long-term road closure. Matthew Marchand was recognized for helping during the same storm.

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Midwest snowstorm coming Valentine’s week

Intermittent delays are possible late-week as the next winter storm heads to the Midwest (video forecast included).

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11 February
Nick Austin

Hot Shots: Blizzard, dust storm, brush fire

A compilation of the past week in social media images includes a Midwest blizzard, a Plains dust storm and a California brush fire.

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Winter heat wave still scorching Southern California

Potential record highs continue Super Bowl weekend from Los Angeles, the host city, to San Diego (video forecast included).

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10 February
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Brush fire forces evacuation of small Southern California city

High winds helped spread a Southern California brush fire, leading to evacuations and school closings.

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Quick-hitting snowstorm heading to Great Lakes

Truckers in parts of the Midwest will run into heavy snow Thursday (video forecast included).

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Breaking the ice: Coast Guard’s vital role in maritime shipping

A Coast Guard commanding officer says the main goal of icebreaking is to “keep industry afloat and keep people employed.”

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09 February
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Winter heat wave to scorch Southern California

An unusual winter heat wave will hit truckers in Southern California the rest of the week (video forecast included).

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08 February
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High-wind threat continues for Plains truckers

Truckers will face wind gusts of 60-plus mph the next two days across the Plains (video forecast included).

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07 February
Nick Austin

Quick-hitting snowstorm returning to Northeast

Another round of snow could delay truckers this week in parts of the Northeast (video forecast included).

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04 February
Nick Austin

Hot Shots: Wicked week of winter weather

A compilation of the past week in social media images includes major winter storms from the Southwest to Northeast.

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Major winter storm now spreading across Northeast

A winter storm will produce icy weather along Interstate 95 in the Northeast (video forecast included).

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03 February
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Worst 10 states for winter fatal traffic crashes

Fatal traffic accidents in winter are most common in unexpected places, according to a recent study.

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Severe winter storm causing airport closures, flight cancellations

Snow and ice have forced airport closures and flight cancellations from Texas to Pennsylvania (video forecast included).

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02 February
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States of emergency declared ahead of major winter storm

The governors of Illinois, Missouri and Oklahoma declare states of emergency ahead of a major winter storm (video forecast included).

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