UNITED STATES — A winter storm impacting parts of the southern Plains is beginning to lose intensity Saturday night, but hazardous travel conditions are still ongoing across the Texas Panhandle, especially in areas southeast of Amarillo where snow bands remain active. According to updated National Weather Service data out of Amarillo, the heaviest snowfall rates…
SOUTHERN ARKANSAS — An ice storm is now beginning across Southern Arkansas, as freezing rain intensifies late Friday night and surface temperatures remain below freezing. Weather analysis shows a solid band of freezing precipitation spreading across the region, signaling the start of a high-impact icing event capable of rapidly deteriorating travel conditions and stressing power…
CENTRAL TEXAS — Portions of Central Texas and the Texas Hill Country are facing a growing risk of isolated flash flooding late Friday night into early Saturday as localized, slow-moving heavy rain develops along a stalled boundary. Meteorological analysis shows rainfall rates approaching 1 to 2 inches per hour, which could overwhelm drainage systems in…
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA — The Oklahoma City metro area is entering a high-impact winter weather phase late Friday night as moderate to heavy snow intensifies across central Oklahoma. Meteorological analysis indicates that snowfall rates could approach 1 inch per hour in and near Oklahoma City over the next several hours, significantly increasing the risk of…
UNITED STATES — Areas near and north of I-30 are now facing the most dangerous phase of this winter weather event, as the transition to light icing has already occurred Friday evening. Updated observations show temperatures falling faster than earlier forecasts, allowing the 32-degree freezing line to push south more quickly and trigger freezing rain…
LUBBOCK, TEXAS — A dangerous wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain continued across the Texas Caprock Friday night and is expected to persist through late night and into the early overnight hours, according to the National Weather Service in Lubbock. Radar data and forecaster analysis show precipitation remaining widespread, with road conditions deteriorating…
TEXAS — The Texas Panhandle is under dangerously cold conditions Friday night into early Saturday, as Arctic air combined with strong winds pushes wind chill values into the -10°F to -20°F range, according to National Weather Service data from Amarillo. The coldest conditions are expected late Friday night through Saturday morning, when exposure outdoors can…
SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA — A high-impact winter storm is unfolding across north Louisiana, with Shreveport and surrounding communities under a Winter Storm Warning and Watch as damaging ice accumulation, accumulating snow north of I-30, and a significant power outage threat continue through Sunday afternoon. Forecast data from the National Weather Service Shreveport shows freezing rain and…
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — A Southern California firefighter and paramedic is behind bars after police say he beat his wife to death with an ax inside their North Hollywood home, then attempted to conceal the crime by requesting a welfare check just hours later. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Andrew Jimenez, 45, was…
LANCASTER COUNTY, NEBRASKA — A longtime school bus driver accused of transporting dozens of children while “extremely” intoxicated has accepted a plea deal, closing a case that officials say could have ended in tragedy. According to local reporting, Betty Johnson, 68, pleaded no contest to DUI with a blood alcohol content of 0.15 or higher,…