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  • WA’s Blewett Pass reopens after heavy snowfall caused spinouts

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    The Brief

      • Blewett Pass (US-97) is closed in both directions on Monday morning after heavy snowfall caused several disabled semi-trucks and collisions at milepost 164.
      • The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is working to clear the roadway, but there is no estimated time for reopening as of 7 a.m.

    BLEWETT PASS, Wash. – Both directions of Blewett Pass (US-97) were closed due to weather and crashes Monday morning but have since reopened.

    What we know:

    At about 6:30 a.m., the Washington State Department of Transportation said heavy snowfall with several disabled semi-trucks and collisions shut down the roadway at milepost 164. 

    The agency reported it had been snowing since 5 a.m.

    Crews said shortly after 10:00 a.m. Monday that US 97 Blewett Pass reopened with traction tires advised.

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  • Flood advisories issued for Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz counties

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    A flood advisory was issued Monday evening for central and eastern Contra Costa and eastern and western Alameda counties, as well as parts of Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties, according to the National Weather Service. 

    The advisory for western Alameda and central Contra Costa counties has been extended through 9:30 p.m. Eastern and Southern Santa Clara County has been issued a flood advisory, including Morgan Hill and Gilroy, until 10 p.m. A flood advisory for western Santa Cruz County will go until 9:15 p.m., NWS said. 

    Minor road and low-lying area flooding is expected, according to the NWS.

    Showers began arriving in the North Bay on Monday morning and have brought scattered rain across the rest of the region, with chances of thunderstorms and gusty winds.

    The early season storm is expected to bring substantial rain to the Bay Area and Central Coast, with 0.25-1.5 inches in the lower elevations and up to 3 inches in higher elevations, according to the National Weather Service.

    By noon, showers began appearing in the North Bay, with the main rain band remaining off the coast of Sonoma County.

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  • How bad were winds from the nor’easter throughout the tri-state? See the highest gusts

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    Up and down the East Coast, forecasters warned that major coastal flooding was likely Monday in the mid-Atlantic, particularly from Virginia to New Jersey, with strong onshore winds, high surf and high tides. Coastal flooding was expected to peak Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

    The nor’easter churned its way up the East Coast over the weekend, washing out roads and prompting air travel delays. There were 384 cancelations and 2,787 delays within, into, or out of the United States by midday Monday, with many of those disruptions affecting Boston Logan International and LaGuardia Airport in New York, according to FlightAware, a website that tracks flight disruptions.

    The Columbus Day Parade in New York City was also canceled.

    Dangerous surf conditions were expected to continue Monday, bringing strong rip currents and beach erosion along many East Coast beaches, the weather service said. Forecasters said more than 2 inches of rain could fall in some spots. The greatest threat for major flooding was expected to be in Long Island and southern New Jersey.

    The wind was felt in full force throughout the day on Monday, with gusts strong enough to bring down tree limbs and even knock down a solar panel that killed a 76-year-old woman on a Brooklyn sidewalk.

    Check out some of the highest wind speeds from gusts from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut:

    • Island Beach State Park, NJ – 62 mph
    • Robert Moses State Park, Long Island – 60 mph
    • Surf City, NJ – 60 mph
    • Harvey Cedars, NJ – 59 mph
    • Holgate, NJ – 59 mph
    • Eatons Neck, Long Island – 57 mph
    • Robbins Reef, NJ – 55 mph
    • Seaside Park, NJ – 55 mph
    • Stony Brook, Long Island – 55 mph
    • Sea Bright, NJ – 54 mph
    • Tuckerton, NJ – 54 mph
    • Seaside Heights, NJ – 53 mph
    • Bayville, Long Island – 52 mph
    • Napeague, Long Island – 52 mph
    • Norwalk, CT – 52 mph
    • Beach Haven, NJ – 51 mph
    • Great Gull Island, Long Island – 51 mph
    • Jersey City, NJ – 51 mph
    • Montauk Airport, Long Island – 51 mph
    • Orient, Long Island – 51 mph
    • Barnegat Light, NJ – 50 mph
    • Blue Point, Long Island – 50 mph
    • Seaside Park, NJ – 50 mph

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  • Plane crashes onto a Massachusetts highway, killing 2 and wounding 1 on the ground

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    DARTMOUTH, Mass. — DARTMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — A small plane crashed along a major highway in southeastern Massachusetts early Monday amid rain and strong winds, killing both people on board and wounding another person on the ground, authorities said.

    In videos taken by people in passing vehicles, smoke could be seen billowing up above Interstate 195 from scattered, blazing debris. The highway was closed in both directions near the crash site in Dartmouth, a town about 50 miles (80 kilometers) miles south of Boston, the state Department of Transportation said.

    The Massachusetts State Police said in a statement it was not aware of any survivors on the plane, which it said may have been attempting to land at New Bedford Regional Airport. However, officials said it does not appear that the pilot provided the airport with a flight plan or passenger details.

    A spokesman for the National Transportation Safety Board said it was investigating the crash, saying a Socata TBM-700 had departed from the New Bedford airport.

    No information about the people on board would be made public, authorities said, pending notification of their next of kin.

    A person on the ground was also taken to the hospital, state police said.

    At the time of the crash, the National Weather Service said a nor’easter had brought rain and winds from 30 to 40 mph (48 to 64 kph) to the area.

    The Federal Aviation Administration, which state police said would likely take over the investigation, said in an email that it could not respond to media inquiries due to the government shutdown.

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  • Nor’easter brings stormy weather, heavy winds to DC region – WTOP News

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    Rain and strong winds remain in the D.C. area on Monday as a nor’easter that brought stormy conditions during the weekend exits the mid-Atlantic region.

    Rain and strong winds remain in the D.C. area on Monday as a nor’easter that brought stormy conditions during the weekend exits the mid-Atlantic region.

    It will be a cloudy, breezy and cool day with showers coming during the afternoon and evening hours.

    The coastal storm continues to spin offshore, bringing an overcast of gray skies and northerly winds of 10 to 15 mph and gusts of up to 25 mph, with a half inch of rainfall or less expected. The highest rainfalls will be found east of Interstate 95.

    Temperatures will range from low to mid-60s throughout the day, but fall into the 50s at night.

    Those attending the Washington Commanders-Chicago Bears at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, should have a warm rain jackets to handle the conditions, said 7News First Alert Meteorologist Eileen Whelan.

    The conditions mirror what happened Sunday, as Ocean City, Maryland, received an inch of rainfall with winds gusting 50 mph at the beaches. Lesser rainfall totals occurred in the D.C. metro area, but wind gusts rose to 37 mph.

    Tuesday will begin with some lingering showers and breezy conditions, but the wind and the cool will diminish as the day progresses, rising to nearly 70 degrees. Clouds will decrease and some sun may appear in the afternoon.

    The weather will be better on Wednesday and Thursday as sunshine will be coming to the region.

    FORECAST

    MONDAY
    Cloudy, breezy, PM showers
    Highs: 60-65
    Winds: North 10-15, Gusts 25+ mph
    Gray skies and cool highs are expected once again, as a coastal storm continues to spin offshore. Northerly winds will gust to 25 mph with showers developing this afternoon and evening. Rainfall totals will mainly be .20″ or less. Outside of any precipitation, it will be cloudy, breezy, and cool with temperatures falling into the 50s.

    MONDAY NIGHT
    Scattered showers
    Lows: 50s
    Winds: North 10-15 mph
    Scattered showers will dot radar during the overnight hours with breezy winds and temperatures in the 50s.

    TUESDAY
    Mostly cloudy, breezy
    Highs: Low 70s
    Winds: North 5-15, Gusts 20 mph
    Overcast skies in the morning will give way to a few peeks of late day sun, as the coastal low pulls farther out to sea. Northerly breezes will ease, as the day progresses with warmer, more seasonable, highs around 70 degrees.

    WEDNESDAY
    Mostly sunny, breezy
    Highs: 72-76
    Winds: Northwest 10-15+ mph
    Beautiful October weather is expected midweek with sunshine, warm highs in the 70s, and refreshing breezes with low humidity.

    THURSDAY
    Mostly sunny
    Highs: 63-67
    Winds: Northwest 10-15+ mph
    Cooler sunshine is in store Thursday with highs in the 60s. It will be a beautiful autumn day followed by a cold night. Frost is possible by Friday morning outside of the Capital Beltway. The National Weather Service may issue Frost Alerts, so stay tuned.

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  • Winter storm warning as 3 feet of snow to hit

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    Winter storm warnings and weather advisories had been issued for multiple states as of early Monday, with some parts of the country expecting multiple feet of snowfall.

    Why It Matters

    Some parts of California could see up to three feet of snow this week, potentially leading to dangerous driving conditions.

    What To Know

    In California, a winter storm warning in effect from 11 a.m. Monday to 5 p.m. PDT Wednesday said one to two feet of snow, with around three feet in the highest peaks was expected in central portions of the state.

    “Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow,” the alert said. “Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes.”

    The NWS said travel should be delayed if possible and drivers should exercise caution if travel was absolutely necessary.

    Additional winter storm warnings were in place for northern Idaho and northwestern Montana, as well as for the central Brooks Range and Howard Pass and the De Long Mountains in Alaska.

    Winter weather advisories—which are less severe than winter storm warnings—had also been issued for parts of Washington and Oregon.

    Total snow accumulations up to seven inches could fall across the south Washington Cascades and the northern and central Cascades of Oregon, an advisory in force for the area until 11 a.m. PDT on Monday said.

    “For elevations above 5000 ft, there is an 80 percent chance that snow [accumulates] between […] five to 17 inches,” the NWS said. “There is a 10-30 percent chance [of] snow accumulations of 15 inches or more.”

    What People Are Saying

    The National Weather Service forecast office, Sacramento, California said on X, Sunday: “A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Sierra Nevada and southern Cascades above 6500 feet from 5 AM Monday – 5 AM Wednesday. If you have mountain travel plans, check the forecast and roads before you go!”

    NWS Missoula, Montana said in a post on X on Sunday: “An unusually cold airmass will move in tonight across western Montana. Some locations could actually experience black ice despite the warm ground temperatures thanks to breezy easterly winds. Drive safe!”

    NWS Fairbanks, Alaska said on X on Saturday: “A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Brooks Range from 1AM AKDT Sunday through 4PM AKDT Monday. Expect heavy snow with accumulations up to 1′. Brace for strong winds gusting as high as 75 mph and visibility reduced to <1 mi.”

    What Happens Next

    Local forecast updates are regularly issued by regional NWS branches on the agency’s website and social media channels.

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  • LIVE UPDATES: Thunderstorms moving across Seattle, western WA

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    SEATTLE – Thunderstorms rolled through parts of western Washington Sunday evening, bringing lightning, small hail, and gusty winds as an active weather system continued to move across the region.

    “It has been an active Sunday, and it’s going to continue into the evening hours with some thunder and lightning, even pockets of small hail,” said FOX 13 Meteorologist Ilona McCauley.

    Hail, low pressure over North Sound

    Hail covered the ground in parts of the North Sound earlier in the afternoon. McCauley said the system’s center of low pressure was located around the Strait of Juan de Fuca Sunday evening, continuing to pull in moisture and drop snow levels in the mountains.

    A winter weather advisory remains in effect for elevations above 4,000 feet until about 5 a.m. Monday, with up to 10 inches of snow possible in higher elevations.

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    Wind advisory for Whatcom, the San Juans

    A wind advisory is also in effect from 8 p.m. Sunday through 2 p.m. Monday for Whatcom County and the San Juan Islands, where gusts could reach up to 45 mph.

    Winds through Snoqualmie Pass may reach 25 to 30 mph but are expected to remain below advisory levels.

    “We’re going to see some gusty winds up to 45 miles an hour possible up there around parts of Friday Harbor and into Bellingham,” McCauley said.

    Cooler temperatures, clearer Skies Ahead

    Temperatures will stay cool for this time of year, with highs Monday reaching the mid-50s in Seattle and upper 50s to low 60s in the South Sound.

    “Make sure you’ve got some layers because high temperatures are only going to top out in those upper 50s,” McCauley said.

    By late Monday into Tuesday morning, skies are expected to clear, setting up a chilly start to the week.

    “By the time we get into Monday afternoon, early Tuesday morning — clear skies, and it’s going to be a chilly one to start off on Tuesday morning,” she said.

    Looking ahead: Drier days, Mariners baseball

    The rest of the week is expected to trend drier and sunnier as the low-pressure system moves east. “As soon as we can get this area of low pressure out of here, the weather conditions will improve right on through Wednesday,” McCauley said.

    That should bring favorable weather for the Seattle Mariners’ home game Wednesday, though McCauley said there’s a slight chance of showers Thursday.

    “Game two on Thursday, slight chance of showers — so we’ll monitor that one. The roof may be closed,” she said.

    The Source: Information in this story came from FOX 13 Seattle meteorologists.

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  • New Jersey declares state of emergency as nor’easter approaches

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    A nor’easter churned its way up the East Coast on Sunday, with New Jersey declaring a state of emergency and some airports posting delays and cancellations in advance of anticipated coastal flooding, and strong winds, as another storm system struck farther south with heavy rain.

    “The greatest effects are going to be the coastal flooding potential, especially for areas from northeastern North Carolina northward to much of the New Jersey coast,” said meteorologist Bob Oravec with the National Weather Service in College Park, Maryland.

    Heavy rain also was forecast for southeast New England, the New York City area, and some has fallen in coastal sections of South Carolina, Oravec said.

    All of New Jersey has been under a state of emergency since Saturday night. It’s expected to last into Monday, authorizing the state’s emergency services personnel to be activated as necessary.

    Parts of the state are forecast to experience moderate to major coastal flooding, inland flash flooding, winds up to 60 mph (97 kph), up to 5 inches (about 13 centimeters) of rain and high surf, potentially causing beach erosion. Some volunteers were putting sandbags at beaches.

    The National Weather Service placed New York City under a coastal flood warning and wind advisory through at least Monday afternoon. Coastal areas of suburban Long Island could see flooding, with up to 3 inches (about 8 centimeters) of rain and lashing winds expected, the weather service said.

    Wind gusts of more than 30 mph (48 kph) were already being recorded in the region on Sunday morning.

    Some flight delays and cancellations were announced in airports from Washington, D.C. to Boston.

    The storm was expected to move out by Monday night.

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  • Strong surf, winds wash out Ponce Inlet jetty walkway months after repairs

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    Strong surf, winds wash out Ponce Inlet jetty walkway months after repairs

    THE PONCE INLET JETTY HAS NOW BEEN WASHED AWAY. TAKE A LOOK AT THIS PHOTO THAT SHOWS THE AFTERMATH OF THE ROUGH SURF AND HIGH TIDE ALONG THE VOLUSIA COUNTY COAST. YOU SEE THE ROCKS AND THEN THE WOOD JUST TOSSED ALL AROUND HERE AS WESH TWO SPENCER TRACY EXPLAINS, THIS WASHOUT COMES AFTER MONTHS OF REPAIR. LINDSAY. THE HIGH SURF IS CLEARLY VISIBLE. CHECK OUT THE WAVES, JUST HOW BIG THEY ARE, AND I THINK THE BIGGER PICTURE IS SHOWING THOSE WAVES CRASHING AGAINST THAT JETTY WALKWAY. AND THAT’S WHERE YOU CAN SEE THE DAMAGE TO IT. AND WE’VE HEARD FROM SOME FISHERMEN THAT TELL US IT’S AFFECTING THEIR LIVELIHOOD, THAT THEY’RE NOT ABLE TO GO OUT THERE RIGHT NOW. AT THIS MOMENT, WE KNOW THE COUNTY STAFF BUILT THIS TEMPORARY WOODEN WALKWAY, MUCH TO THE DELIGHT OF THE FISHERMEN WHO FREQUENT THE AREA. A COUNTY SPOKESPERSON SAYS THE WALKWAY WAS DAMAGED RECENTLY AND CLOSED, BUT THESE CONDITIONS HAVE TAKEN THE WHOLE THING. THE COUNTY PLANS TO EXTEND THE CONCRETE JETTY, BUT IT’S A LENGTHY PROCESS REQUIRING FEDERAL APPROVAL FROM THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS. IT’S JUST ONE EXAMPLE OF HOW THIS NASTY WEATHER IS IMPACTING THE COAST. WE LIVE IN IN DAYTONA BEACH SHORES ON THE RIVER, AND MY HUSBAND’S BEEN IN THAT HOUSE SINCE THE 70S AND NEVER HAS THE WATER BEEN THAT HIGH. WHEN THERE’S NOT A STORM, A HURRICANE. SO SWIMMING IN THE WATER ALONG VOLUSIA SHORELINE WAS PROHIBITED YESTERDAY AS THE COUNTY WAS UNDER A DOUBLE RED FLAG WARNING. THAT’S ALL BECAUSE OF THE STRONG RIP CURRENTS AND AS WELL AS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF DEBRIS. THEY’RE ASKING PEOPLE NOT TO TOUCH SEAWEED THAT WASHES UP, SAYING IT PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN RENOURISHMENT. THE COUNTY SAYS ONCE THE WEATHER GETS BETTER, THAT’S WHEN THEY PLAN TO HAVE CREWS GO OUT THERE AND REPAIR THAT JETTY. BUT AS YOU CAN SEE RIGHT NOW, THAT’S DEFINITELY NOT HAPPENING TODAY. AS YOU CAN SEE, THE RIP CURRENTS ARE STILL REALLY STRONG. AND AS WE WERE HEADING INTO THE INLET, OFFICIALS TOLD US THAT RIGHT NOW THEY’RE UNDER A RED FLAG WARNING. SO THEY’RE STILL URGING PEOPLE NOT TO GO IN THE WATER AS IT CAN BE DANGEROUS. I’M COVERING VOLUSIA COUNTY IN PONCE INLET.

    Strong surf, winds wash out Ponce Inlet jetty walkway months after repairs

    Updated: 9:34 AM EDT Oct 12, 2025

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    The Ponce Inlet jetty walkway, which reopened in May, was washed out to sea Saturday morning due to high surf and windy weather along the coast.The whole section of the jetty had been getting clobbered by high surf for a few days.It had been closed following Hurricane Milton and reopened in May.The county had finished work on the wooden portion of the walkway in time for Memorial Day, bringing smiles to the faces of fishermen who frequent the area.However, the high surf conditions and wind washed it out to sea Saturday morning.The county said it had been closed since Hurricane Imelda damaged it a little more than a week ago.Many people have been asking why not drive pilings into the ground and make the whole thing concrete?The short answer is that this walkway has always been temporary.The county plans to extend the concrete deck, but has to get plans approved by the Army Corps of Engineers before work can begin.A county spokesperson said staff will be out clearing debris once conditions improve.

    PONCE INLET, Fla. —

    The Ponce Inlet jetty walkway, which reopened in May, was washed out to sea Saturday morning due to high surf and windy weather along the coast.

    The whole section of the jetty had been getting clobbered by high surf for a few days.

    It had been closed following Hurricane Milton and reopened in May.

    The county had finished work on the wooden portion of the walkway in time for Memorial Day, bringing smiles to the faces of fishermen who frequent the area.

    However, the high surf conditions and wind washed it out to sea Saturday morning.

    The county said it had been closed since Hurricane Imelda damaged it a little more than a week ago.

    Many people have been asking why not drive pilings into the ground and make the whole thing concrete?

    The short answer is that this walkway has always been temporary.

    The county plans to extend the concrete deck, but has to get plans approved by the Army Corps of Engineers before work can begin.

    A county spokesperson said staff will be out clearing debris once conditions improve.

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  • Hundreds told to evacuate as tropical storm remnants cause Colorado mountain streams to flood

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    FORT COLLINS, Colo. — FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — The remnants of a tropical storm brought flooding across parts of the Southwest on Saturday, prompting hundreds of evacuations in southwestern Colorado as mountain streams raged above their banks and crews toiled to protect property with sandbags.

    Hardest-hit areas included Vallecito Creek, where almost 400 homes were under an evacuation order north of a reservoir 15 miles (24 kilometers) from the small tourist city of Durango.

    The Upper Pine River Fire Protection District urged people to avoid bridges, with trees being washed downstream. The high school in nearby Bayfield was opened to take in evacuees.

    Rising floodwaters topped flood control systems that were built after inundations almost 20 years ago. The water was expected to peak Saturday night, and after a lull Sunday, yet more heavy rain was forecast for Monday and Tuesday.

    After telling customers to leave, Blue Spruce RV Park & Cabins general manager Debby McCall was waiting to hear if authorities would tell her to go too.

    “I’ve never seen this much water come down. It’s just absolutely insane,” said McCall, a lifelong area resident who has lived at the RV park for 16 years.

    Crews sandbagged the park to protect its septic systems from flooding on the Vallecito Creek.

    “I’ve been seeing hot tubs floating down the river,” McCall said. “It’s definitely a state of emergency up here.”

    The good news, McCall said, was that the Vallecito Reservoir downstream has been low after months of drought and seemed to have plenty of room to handle the floodwaters.

    Two months ago, dry weather was fueling wildfires across western Colorado. They included one of the biggest in the state’s history that caused a prison to be evacuated.

    Flooding also was inundating roads and basements Saturday in southern Utah, where firefighters in Washington City rescued a person and their dog from a car caught in floodwater.

    The rain came from the remnants of Tropical Storm Priscilla, which began moving inland over California, Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico on Thursday.

    Aspen trees in peak fall yellow were a dramatic backdrop to the Colorado floodwaters. Meanwhile, the moisture was bringing another sign of changing seasons: High-elevation snow expected in the next few days.

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  • Northern California storm forecast update: Soaking rain, high elevation snow starts Monday

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    The KCRA 3 weather team continues to monitor a storm system that will bring rain and some high-elevation snow to Northern California at the start of next week.Monday and Tuesday are now KCRA 3 weather Impact Days. Precipitation is expected to start during the day Monday and it could be heavy at times through Tuesday.Leer en español. Rain forecastRain will be widespread for the Valley and Foothills. Places like Sacramento, Stockton and Modesto could pick up a half inch to an inch of rain Monday through Tuesday. The Foothills are now expected to see higher totals ranging between one and two and a half inches.These rain totals could lead to some ponding on roads, especially in areas where drains are blocked. Stream flooding is not currently expected. This rain will also put pause on fire season for much of the region. It is important to note that forecast models continue to shift as the storm approaches. The KCRA 3 weather team will provide updates as those changes come in. Snow forecastA Winter Storm Watch will go into effect Monday for places above 6,500 feet in the Sierra.Next week’s storm track is currently unfavorable for big snow totals around Lake Tahoe, there should still be enough accumulation for chain controls at times on Highway 50, Interstate 80 and Highway 88 Monday night through Tuesday. Bigger totals are expected in Alpine and Mono County. Caltrans has said that Monitor, Ebbetts and Sonora passes will be temporarily closed because of the snow between October 13th and 16th. Snow levels are expected to hover between 6,000 and 7,000 feet throughout the duration of the storm.The rest of next weekBeyond Tuesday, the forecast continues to look cooler than normal for mid-October. REAL-TIME TRAFFIC MAPClick here to see our interactive traffic map.TRACK INTERACTIVE, DOPPLER RADARClick here to see our interactive radar.DOWNLOAD OUR APP FOR THE LATESTHere is where you can download our app.Follow our KCRA weather team on social mediaMeteorologist Tamara Berg on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn on FacebookMeteorologist/Climate Reporter Heather Waldman on Facebook and X.Meteorologist Kelly Curran on X.Meteorologist Ophelia Young on Facebook and X.Watch our forecasts on TV or onlineHere’s where to find our latest video forecast. You can also watch a livestream of our latest newscast here. The banner on our website turns red when we’re live.We’re also streaming on the Very Local app for Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV. See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

    The KCRA 3 weather team continues to monitor a storm system that will bring rain and some high-elevation snow to Northern California at the start of next week.

    Monday and Tuesday are now KCRA 3 weather Impact Days. Precipitation is expected to start during the day Monday and it could be heavy at times through Tuesday.

    Leer en español.

    Rain forecast

    Rain will be widespread for the Valley and Foothills. Places like Sacramento, Stockton and Modesto could pick up a half inch to an inch of rain Monday through Tuesday.

    The Foothills are now expected to see higher totals ranging between one and two and a half inches.

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    Hearst Owned

    The KCRA 3 weather team has been increasing the expected rainfall totals for Monday and Tuesday. Ponding on roads and slow travel should be expected, especially Monday evening and Tuesday morning. 

    These rain totals could lead to some ponding on roads, especially in areas where drains are blocked. Stream flooding is not currently expected. This rain will also put pause on fire season for much of the region.

    It is important to note that forecast models continue to shift as the storm approaches. The KCRA 3 weather team will provide updates as those changes come in.

    Snow forecast

    A Winter Storm Watch will go into effect Monday for places above 6,500 feet in the Sierra.

    Next week’s storm track is currently unfavorable for big snow totals around Lake Tahoe, there should still be enough accumulation for chain controls at times on Highway 50, Interstate 80 and Highway 88 Monday night through Tuesday.

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    Hearst Owned

    There will be enough snow for chain controls and long travel delays over Donner and Echo Summit next week. Ebbetts Pass, Sonora Pass and Monitor Pass will all be closed temporarily.

    Bigger totals are expected in Alpine and Mono County. Caltrans has said that Monitor, Ebbetts and Sonora passes will be temporarily closed because of the snow between October 13th and 16th.

    Snow levels are expected to hover between 6,000 and 7,000 feet throughout the duration of the storm.

    The rest of next week

    Beyond Tuesday, the forecast continues to look cooler than normal for mid-October.

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  • Nor’easter expected to bring coastal flooding and high winds to tri-state this weekend

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    It may be sunny and dry Friday, but it won’t last long.

    We may be hanging onto the bit of sunshine we have Friday, because light showers start picking up Saturday ahead of the nor’easter expected on Sunday.

    Communities in the tri-state are already prepping for a nor’easter that is expected to bring coastal flooding and high winds to the area.

    The nor’easter is expected to impact the tri-state Sunday into Monday, with the main concern being coastal flooding and erosion

    At this time, the coastal flood watch is expected to mostly impact the Jersey Shore, Long Island, New York City and parts of Connecticut Sunday and Monday because of strong onshore winds and rough surf with anticipated swells and waves reaching up to 20 feet. Inland flooding is not likely to take place, according to the latest forecast, given that the rain will be spread out over two days. However, the rainfall total is quite significant with 1-2 inches widespread, although 3-5 inches could take place in some areas.

    The most significant rainfall is expected to take place Sunday through Monday.

    Wind gusts of up to 60 mph are expected late Sunday into Monday — although inland gusts will be lower, but downed trees and power outages will be possible.

    The expected severe weather has prompted New Jersey to make preparations to declare a state of emergency ahead of the nor’easter. The State of Emergency will begin 10 p.m. Saturday.

    “Starting on Sunday, a dangerous coastal storm will begin to move past our state with extreme weather conditions for several counties, especially those on the Shore,” Acting Governor Tahesha Way said in a statement. “In preparation for this storm, I am issuing a State of Emergency for all 21 counties out of an abundance of caution, authorizing our state’s emergency services personnel to activate as necessary. I urge all New Jerseyans to exercise caution, monitor local weather forecasts and warnings, stay informed on evacuation protocols, and remain off the roads unless absolutely necessary.”

    The storm will still be in our vicinity off the coast through early Tuesday. However, by later Tuesday and Wednesday, the weather calms down.

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  • High Tides Raise Flood Risk in Carolinas as Tropical Storms Churn in Atlantic and Pacific

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    MIAMI (AP) — A storm without a name and unusual king tides were causing some flooding on the Carolina coast early Friday as tropical storms churned in the Atlantic and along Mexico’s Pacific coast.

    About a dozen streets were already flooded in Charleston, South Carolina, and the city offered free parking in some garages. A high tide of 8.5 feet (2.6 meters) was forecast Friday morning, which would be the 13th highest in more than a century of recorded data in Charleston Harbor.

    The unnamed coastal storm and unusually high king tides, when the moon is closer than usual to the Earth, threatened to bring days of heavy winds that could cause coastal flooding, especially along the vulnerable Outer Banks of North Carolina and around Charleston.

    Along the Outer Banks, forecasters said the worst weather should occur Friday through the weekend. They warned it was likely that highway N.C. 12 on Hatteras and Ocracoke islands would likely have to close again because of ocean overwash.

    In the Pacific, Tropical Storms Priscilla and Raymond threatened heavy rain along the Mexican coast, and Priscilla could cause flash flooding across the U.S. Southwest through the weekend. Flood watches were issued for parts of Arizona, California and Nevada.

    Priscilla was centered about 190 miles (300 kilometers) west-northwest of Cabo San Lazaro, Mexico, and moving north at 6 mph (9 kph) with maximum sustained winds of about 50 mph (85 kph).

    A tropical storm warning associated with Raymond was issued from Zihuatanejo to Cabo Corrientes, Mexico. Raymond was forecast to remain off the southwestern coast of Mexico through Friday before nearing Baja California Sur on Saturday and Sunday.

    Raymond was about 95 miles (150 kilometers) south-southeast of Zihuatanejo, Mexico. It had maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (80 kph) and was moving west-northwest at 15 mph (24 kph), forecasters said.

    In the Atlantic, Jerry was passing east of the northern Leeward Islands and causing heavy rainfall. Officials in Guadeloupe warned of potential power outages.

    Jerry was centered about 65 miles (100 kilometers) east-northeast of the northern Leeward Islands and moving northwest at 16 mph (26 kph) with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 kph).

    A tropical storm warning was in effect for Barbuda and Anguilla, St. Barthelemy and St. Martin, Sint Maarten and Guadeloupe and the adjacent islands. A tropical storm watch was in effect for Antigua, St. Kitts, Nevis and Montserrat and Saba and St. Eustatius, the hurricane center said.

    The storm should strengthen into a hurricane Saturday. The Nor’easter expected to send rain and pounding waves into the Southeast U.S. is helping steer Jerry away from the islands and into the open Atlantic, forecasters said.

    Also Thursday, Subtropical Storm Karen formed far from land in the north Atlantic Ocean. Karen had maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 kph) and was expected to maintain that strength through the day.

    A subtropical storm tends to have a wide zone of strong winds farther from its center compared to a tropical storm, which generates heavier rains, according to the U.S. National Weather Service.

    About seven weeks remain in the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, and meteorologists warned the Pacific Ocean cooling pattern called La Nina, which can warp weather worldwide and turbocharge hurricanes, has returned.

    It may be too late in the hurricane season to impact tropical weather in the Atlantic, but this La Nina may have other impacts from heavy rains to drought across the globe.

    Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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  • King tides threatening sea turtle nests on N.C. coast

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    OAK ISLAND, N.C. — King tides are putting sea turtle nests in jeopardy along North Carolina’s coast.

    What You Need To Know

    • King tides are impacting the N.C. coast this week

    • Sea turtles create nests along a 9.5 mile stretch of Oak Island between May and late October

    • King tides have washed over at least one nest on Oak Island this week

    “Our sea turtles are on the endangered species list,” Suzan Bell, a volunteer for the Oak Island Sea Turtle Protection Program, said. “A nest can still be viable with tide wash overs. If the water can wash up and flow off, then that can actually be good for a nest sometimes. But, if the water comes up and sits on a nest, it can unfortunately either drown hatchlings that were already hatched or it can make the eggs nonviable.”

    Sea turtles create nests along a 9.5 mile stretch of Oak Island between May and late October. 

    “Oak Island is really one of the top three or four nesting beaches in North Carolina,” Bell said.

    Volunteers for the Oak Island Sea Turtle Protection Program have been walking along the beach every morning and night this week to check if they have been impacted by the tides. They build walls of sand around the nests to protect them and guide the turtles to the ocean once they hatch.

    “We built sand barriers all around the nest to help, so if the tide comes up and the hatchlings emerge, hopefully they would still have a little bit of a runway to the water,” Bell said.

    Bell said the king tides have washed over at least one nest this week, but it is still too early to know if it has been destroyed. 

    Volunteers are hopeful their work will protect the hatchlings and lead more turtles to the ocean. 

    “I have been a part of this for 24 years, and I still get excited,” Bell said. “My adrenaline starts to flow. I get excited. I get to witness what I feel is a true miracle. To be a part of that and to help these little hatchlings make it to the water, It’s just a wonderful feeling.” 

    High tides from Hurricane Erin destroyed at least two nests on Oak Island in August.

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  • FIRST ALERT: Freezing start today, then all eyes on nor’easter this weekend

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    Freeze warnings, frost advisories

    We’ve had quite a chill in the air this morning! In fact, many of us here in Greater Boston started this Friday with temperatures at or below freezing!

    By mid-morning, the freeze warning and frost advisory for our region will expire as temperatures warm up.

    Click here for any active weather alerts

    Afternoon high temperatures will be in the low 60s under sunny skies. Tonight, skies will be mostly clear with low temperatures in the low to mid 40s.

    Weekend forecast: A developing nor’easter

    Saturday is the pick of the weekend! High temperatures will be in the mid 60s under a mix of sun and clouds.

    Later in the day, clouds will increase, all ahead of a nor’easter that will likely move our way. Yes, a nor’easter!

    But we won’t see snow with this storm. Instead, it will bring rain and strong northeast winds to southern New England.

    Nor’easter impacts

    The coastal low that we’re tracking will develop off the southeast U.S. coast into the weekend. As the storm moves up the East Coast, it will strengthen, likely bringing periods of heavy rain, gusty winds, and some coastal impacts to the Commonwealth Sunday into Monday.

    Winds could gust between 50 and 60 mph, especially along the immediate coast and for the Cape and the Islands. The winds could cause downed tree branches, power lines and power outages. High surf will also be a big concern, along with rip currents and coastal flooding. A Coastal Flood Watch has been posted for our coast from Sunday morning through late Monday night. Minor flooding is possible around high tide.

    As for rain, that’s where our models don’t agree. Some forecasts bring more than two inches of rain to our area through Tuesday while other models spread up to an inch of rain to the area, with higher amounts for the Cape and Islands. So, there’s still a lot to hash out with this forecast. Stay tuned.

    Wet weather will likely stick around for parts of the area into Tuesday. Rain chances will decrease by Wednesday as a cold front from the west pushes the coastal storm farther out to sea.

    High temperatures will be in the low 60s on Sunday, then hover around the upper 50s Monday and Tuesday.

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  • Tropical Storm Priscilla to drench Southwest, raising flash flood risk

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    ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways (3.7 to 12.9 feet Mean Lower Low Water).

* WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern and southeastern
Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Roads remain passable. Shallow pockets of flooding
less than one foot deep affect more vulnerable coastal roads
along the North Shore from Salem and Gloucester to
Newburyport. Rough surf will likely cause some splashover onto
coastal roads around the time of high tide. Roads remain
passable. Low lying areas and roads near Nantucket Harbor,
including Easy Street, may experience pockets of shallow
flooding less than one foot deep. Minor coastal flooding
occurs along the most vulnerable shoreline locales in Newport,
Portsmouth and Middletown. This includes flooding at parking
lots near beaches in Newport, and a portion of Hazard Road.
Minor coastal flooding also occurs on several streets in the
Common Fence Point area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

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&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Narragansett Bay at Conimicut Point
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 8.5 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.4 ft, Moderate 3.9 ft, Major 5.4 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
10/11 PM   4.6/ 5.1   0.0/ 0.5   0.2/ 0.7     1       None
11/12 PM   5.2/ 5.7   0.6/ 1.1   0.1/ 0.6     1       None
12/12 AM   4.4/ 4.9  -0.2/ 0.2   0.2/ 0.7     1       None
12/01 PM   5.7/ 6.2   1.2/ 1.7   1.0/ 1.5     3       None
13/02 AM   6.4/ 6.9   1.8/ 2.2   2.3/ 2.8     3       None

Mount Hope Bay near Bristol Point RI
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 9.5 ft, Major 12.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 5.0 ft, Major 7.5 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
10/11 PM   4.2/ 4.7  -0.2/ 0.2   0.2/ 0.7     1       None
11/12 PM   5.1/ 5.6   0.6/ 1.1   0.1/ 0.6     1       None
12/12 AM   4.0/ 4.5  -0.6/-0.1   0.2/ 0.7     1       None
12/01 PM   5.7/ 6.2   1.2/ 1.7   1.0/ 1.5     3       None
13/02 AM   6.0/ 6.5   1.5/ 2.0   2.2/ 2.7     3       None

Narragansett Bay at Quonset Point
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 9.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 3.4 ft, Major 5.4 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
10/11 PM   4.2/ 4.7   0.1/ 0.6   0.2/ 0.7     1       None
11/12 PM   4.7/ 5.2   0.6/ 1.1   0.0/ 0.5     1       None
12/12 AM   3.9/ 4.4  -0.2/ 0.2   0.1/ 0.6     1       None
12/01 PM   5.4/ 5.9   1.3/ 1.8   1.1/ 1.6     3       None
13/01 AM   5.9/ 6.4   1.8/ 2.2   2.2/ 2.7     3      Minor

Westerly RI at Watch Hill
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 9.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.0 ft, Moderate 5.0 ft, Major 6.5 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
10/11 PM   3.1/ 3.6   0.1/ 0.6   0.8/ 1.3     1       None
11/12 PM   3.6/ 4.1   0.6/ 1.1   0.4/ 0.9    1-2      None
12/12 AM   3.1/ 3.6   0.1/ 0.6   0.9/ 1.4    2-3      None
12/02 PM   4.7/ 5.2   1.7/ 2.2   1.6/ 2.0     6       None
13/02 AM   5.1/ 5.6   2.1/ 2.6   2.7/ 3.2   9-10     Minor

Gloucester Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 11.5 ft, Moderate 13.0 ft, Major 15.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.9 ft, Moderate 3.4 ft, Major 5.4 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
11/03 AM   9.4/ 9.9  -0.2/ 0.2  -0.2/ 0.3     2       None
11/03 PM  10.8/11.3   1.2/ 1.7  -0.2/ 0.3     1       None
12/04 AM   9.1/ 9.6  -0.6/-0.1   0.0/ 0.5     2       None
12/04 PM  11.3/11.8   1.7/ 2.2   0.8/ 1.3    5-6     Minor
13/05 AM   9.9/10.4   0.2/ 0.8   1.2/ 1.7   9-12      None

Merrimack River near Newburyport MA
MLLW Categories - Minor 11.0 ft, Moderate 12.0 ft, Major 13.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 4.0 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
10/03 PM   9.3/ 9.8  -0.2/ 0.2  -0.5/ 0.0     1       None
11/03 AM   8.4/ 8.9  -1.1/-0.7  -0.2/ 0.3    1-2      None
11/03 PM   9.6/10.1   0.1/ 0.6  -0.2/ 0.3     1       None
12/04 AM   8.1/ 8.6  -1.5/-1.0   0.0/ 0.5    1-2      None
12/04 PM  10.2/10.7   0.7/ 1.1   0.8/ 1.3    3-5      None
13/05 AM   9.0/ 9.5  -0.6/-0.1   1.2/ 1.7    6-8      None

Newport Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 9.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.1 ft, Moderate 3.6 ft, Major 5.1 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
10/11 PM   4.0/ 4.5   0.1/ 0.6   0.2/ 0.7     1       None
11/12 PM   4.5/ 5.0   0.6/ 1.1   0.1/ 0.6     1       None
12/12 AM   3.7/ 4.2  -0.2/ 0.3   0.2/ 0.7     2       None
12/01 PM   5.2/ 5.7   1.3/ 1.8   1.1/ 1.6     3       None
13/01 AM   5.7/ 6.2   1.9/ 2.3   2.2/ 2.7     3      Minor

Newport South Coast Beaches
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 9.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.5 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
10/11 PM   3.7/ 4.2   0.2/ 0.8   0.2/ 0.8     1       None
11/12 PM   4.2/ 4.7   0.7/ 1.1   0.1/ 0.6    1-2      None
12/12 AM   3.6/ 4.1   0.1/ 0.6   0.2/ 0.8    2-3      None
12/01 PM   4.9/ 5.4   1.4/ 1.9   1.1/ 1.6    5-6      None
13/01 AM   5.5/ 6.0   2.0/ 2.5   2.2/ 2.7    8-9      None

Block Island at Old Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 9.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.8 ft, Moderate 4.3 ft, Major 5.8 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
10/11 PM   3.5/ 4.0   0.2/ 0.8   0.4/ 0.9     2       None
11/11 AM   4.0/ 4.5   0.8/ 1.3   0.2/ 0.8     2       None
12/12 AM   3.4/ 3.9   0.2/ 0.7   0.5/ 1.0    3-5      None
12/12 PM   4.5/ 5.0   1.3/ 1.8   1.1/ 1.6   8-10      None
13/01 AM   5.1/ 5.6   1.9/ 2.3   2.3/ 2.8   14-15     None
13/01 PM   5.0/ 5.5   1.8/ 2.2   1.9/ 2.3    15       None

Boston Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 12.5 ft, Moderate 14.0 ft, Major 15.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.2 ft, Moderate 3.7 ft, Major 4.7 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
11/03 AM  10.1/10.6  -0.2/ 0.2   0.0/ 0.5     1       None
11/03 PM  11.5/12.0   1.2/ 1.7   0.1/ 0.6     1       None
12/04 AM   9.8/10.3  -0.6/-0.1   0.2/ 0.7    1-2      None
12/04 PM  11.8/12.3   1.5/ 2.0   0.9/ 1.4     2       None
13/05 AM  10.7/11.2   0.4/ 0.9   1.5/ 2.0     2       None

Revere
MLLW Categories - Minor 12.5 ft, Moderate 14.5 ft, Major 16.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.6 ft, Moderate 4.6 ft, Major 6.1 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
11/03 AM   9.9/10.4   0.0/ 0.5   0.0/ 0.5     1       None
11/03 PM  11.1/11.6   1.2/ 1.7  -0.2/ 0.3     1       None
12/04 AM   9.5/10.0  -0.5/ 0.0   0.1/ 0.6     1       None
12/04 PM  11.6/12.1   1.7/ 2.2   0.9/ 1.4     2       None
13/05 AM  10.3/10.8   0.4/ 0.9   1.4/ 1.9     2       None

Green Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 11.5 ft, Moderate 13.5 ft, Major 15.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.6 ft, Moderate 3.6 ft, Major 5.6 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
11/03 AM   9.9/10.4   0.0/ 0.5   0.1/ 0.6     1       None
11/03 PM  11.2/11.7   1.3/ 1.8   0.0/ 0.5     1       None
12/04 AM   9.5/10.0  -0.5/ 0.0   0.2/ 0.7    1-2      None
12/04 PM  11.7/12.2   1.8/ 2.2   0.9/ 1.4    3-4     Minor
13/05 AM  10.5/11.0   0.6/ 1.1   1.5/ 2.0    6-7      None

Scituate MA
MLLW Categories - Minor 11.5 ft, Moderate 13.5 ft, Major 15.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.8 ft, Moderate 3.8 ft, Major 5.8 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
11/03 AM   9.5/10.0  -0.2/ 0.2   0.0/ 0.5     1       None
11/03 PM  11.0/11.5   1.3/ 1.8   0.1/ 0.6     1       None
12/04 AM   9.3/ 9.8  -0.5/ 0.0   0.2/ 0.7    1-2      None
12/04 PM  11.4/11.9   1.7/ 2.2   0.9/ 1.4    3-5     Minor
13/05 AM  10.1/10.6   0.4/ 0.9   1.4/ 1.9    7-9      None

Mount Hope Bay near Fall River MA
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 9.5 ft, Major 12.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.3 ft, Moderate 4.8 ft, Major 7.3 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
11/12 AM   4.9/ 5.4   0.2/ 0.7   0.2/ 0.7     1       None
11/12 PM   5.5/ 6.0   0.8/ 1.3   0.1/ 0.6     1       None
12/01 AM   4.7/ 5.2   0.0/ 0.5   0.2/ 0.8     1       None
12/01 PM   5.9/ 6.4   1.2/ 1.7   0.9/ 1.4     3       None
13/02 AM   6.2/ 6.8   1.6/ 2.0   2.1/ 2.6     3       None

New Bedford Hurricane Barrier
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 9.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.1 ft, Moderate 3.6 ft, Major 5.6 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
10/11 PM   3.7/ 4.2  -0.2/ 0.3   0.1/ 0.6     1       None
11/12 PM   4.4/ 4.9   0.5/ 1.0  -0.2/ 0.3     1       None
12/12 AM   3.6/ 4.1  -0.3/ 0.2   0.1/ 0.6    1-2      None
12/01 PM   5.0/ 5.5   1.1/ 1.6   0.8/ 1.3    4-5      None
13/01 AM   5.2/ 5.7   1.3/ 1.8   1.8/ 2.2     5       None

Westport
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 8.0 ft, Major 10.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 6.5 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
10/11 PM   3.7/ 4.2   0.2/ 0.8   0.2/ 0.8     1       None
11/11 AM   4.0/ 4.5   0.6/ 1.1   0.2/ 0.8     1       None
12/12 AM   3.6/ 4.1   0.1/ 0.6   0.4/ 0.9     2       None
12/01 PM   4.6/ 5.1   1.1/ 1.6   0.9/ 1.4    5-6      None
13/01 AM   5.1/ 5.6   1.6/ 2.0   2.0/ 2.5     7       None

Buzzards Bay at Mattapoisett
MLLW Categories - Minor 8.5 ft, Moderate 10.0 ft, Major 12.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 4.4 ft, Moderate 5.9 ft, Major 7.9 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
10/11 PM   4.0/ 4.5  -0.2/ 0.3   0.1/ 0.6     1       None
11/12 PM   4.5/ 5.0   0.4/ 0.9  -0.2/ 0.3     1       None
12/12 AM   3.6/ 4.1  -0.6/-0.1   0.0/ 0.5    1-2      None
12/01 PM   5.0/ 5.5   0.9/ 1.4   0.7/ 1.1    4-6      None
13/01 AM   5.1/ 5.6   1.0/ 1.5   1.6/ 2.0     6       None

Buzzards Bay at Woods Hole
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.5 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 5.0 ft, Major 6.5 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
11/12 AM   2.1/ 2.6   0.1/ 0.6   0.2/ 0.7     1       None
11/12 PM   2.7/ 3.2   0.8/ 1.3   0.1/ 0.6     1       None
12/01 AM   2.0/ 2.5   0.0/ 0.5   0.2/ 0.8    2-3      None
12/03 PM   3.6/ 4.1   1.6/ 2.0   1.5/ 2.0    4-5      None
13/01 AM   3.6/ 4.1   1.6/ 2.0   2.0/ 2.5     6       None

Chatham MA - East Coast
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.0 ft, Moderate 11.5 ft, Major 13.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 3.8 ft, Moderate 6.3 ft, Major 7.8 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
10/03 PM   6.5/ 7.0   1.3/ 1.8   0.0/ 0.5     2       None
11/04 AM   5.1/ 5.6  -0.2/ 0.3  -0.2/ 0.3     2       None
11/04 PM   6.2/ 6.8   1.1/ 1.6   0.0/ 0.5    1-2      None
12/05 AM   5.0/ 5.5  -0.2/ 0.2   0.1/ 0.6    2-3      None
12/05 PM   7.0/ 7.5   1.8/ 2.2   1.0/ 1.5    5-7      None
13/06 AM   5.7/ 6.2   0.6/ 1.1   1.1/ 1.6   10-11     None

Chatham - South side
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.0 ft, Moderate 10.5 ft, Major 11.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 4.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 7.0 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
10/03 PM   5.1/ 5.6   0.6/ 1.1  -0.2/ 0.3     2       None
11/04 AM   3.9/ 4.4  -0.7/-0.2   0.0/ 0.5    1-2      None
11/04 PM   5.1/ 5.6   0.6/ 1.1   0.0/ 0.5     1       None
12/05 AM   4.0/ 4.5  -0.5/ 0.0   0.2/ 0.7    2-3      None
12/05 PM   6.0/ 6.5   1.5/ 2.0   1.1/ 1.6    5-6      None
13/06 AM   4.6/ 5.1   0.1/ 0.6   0.8/ 1.3    8-9      None

Provincetown Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 13.0 ft, Moderate 14.0 ft, Major 15.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.9 ft, Moderate 3.9 ft, Major 4.9 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
11/03 AM  10.3/10.8   0.2/ 0.7   0.2/ 0.8     1       None
11/03 PM  11.3/11.8   1.2/ 1.7   0.2/ 0.7     1       None
12/04 AM   9.9/10.4  -0.2/ 0.2   0.4/ 0.9    1-3      None
12/04 PM  11.7/12.2   1.6/ 2.0   1.0/ 1.5    4-5      None
13/05 AM  10.6/11.1   0.5/ 1.0   1.5/ 2.0    8-9      None

Dennis - Sesuit Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 13.0 ft, Moderate 14.5 ft, Major 16.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.5 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
11/03 AM  11.0/11.5   0.5/ 1.0   0.4/ 0.9     1       None
11/03 PM  12.2/12.7   1.7/ 2.2   0.2/ 0.7     1       None
12/04 AM  10.6/11.1   0.1/ 0.6   0.5/ 1.0    1-3      None
12/04 PM  12.6/13.1   2.1/ 2.6   1.1/ 1.6    3-4      None
13/05 AM  11.3/11.8   0.8/ 1.3   1.6/ 2.0     6       None

Sandwich Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 12.0 ft, Moderate 14.0 ft, Major 15.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.7 ft, Moderate 3.7 ft, Major 4.7 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
11/03 AM   9.7/10.2  -0.7/-0.2   1.0/ 1.5     1       None
11/03 PM  10.8/11.3   0.5/ 1.0   0.8/ 1.3     1       None
12/04 AM   9.1/ 9.6  -1.3/-0.8   0.9/ 1.4    2-3      None
12/04 PM  10.8/11.3   0.5/ 1.0   1.3/ 1.8     3       None
13/05 AM   9.9/10.4  -0.5/ 0.0   2.0/ 2.5     5       None

Wings Neck
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.5 ft, Moderate 9.0 ft, Major 11.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.1 ft, Moderate 4.6 ft, Major 7.1 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
11/12 AM   4.2/ 4.7  -0.2/ 0.2   0.2/ 0.7     1       None
11/12 PM   4.6/ 5.1   0.2/ 0.7  -0.2/ 0.3     1       None
12/01 AM   3.7/ 4.2  -0.8/-0.2   0.0/ 0.5    1-2      None
12/01 PM   5.1/ 5.6   0.7/ 1.1   0.6/ 1.1     3       None
13/02 AM   5.0/ 5.5   0.6/ 1.1   1.4/ 1.9     4       None

Edgartown
MLLW Categories - Minor 4.0 ft, Moderate 5.0 ft, Major 7.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 4.3 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
10/03 PM   3.0/ 3.5   0.2/ 0.8   0.1/ 0.6     1       None
11/03 AM   2.1/ 2.6  -0.7/-0.2   0.2/ 0.7     1       None
11/04 PM   3.2/ 3.7   0.5/ 1.0   0.2/ 0.7    1-2      None
12/05 AM   2.3/ 2.8  -0.3/ 0.2   0.4/ 0.9    3-4      None
12/05 PM   4.4/ 4.9   1.7/ 2.2   1.5/ 2.0    5-7     Minor
13/06 AM   3.7/ 4.2   1.0/ 1.5   1.7/ 2.2    8-9      None

Vineyard Haven
MLLW Categories - Minor 4.5 ft, Moderate 6.0 ft, Major 7.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.5 ft, Moderate 4.0 ft, Major 5.0 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
10/03 PM   2.3/ 2.8   0.4/ 0.9   0.2/ 0.7     1       None
11/02 AM   1.9/ 2.3  -0.2/ 0.3   0.4/ 0.9     1       None
11/03 PM   2.3/ 2.8   0.4/ 0.9   0.2/ 0.8     1       None
12/04 AM   2.1/ 2.6   0.1/ 0.6   0.5/ 1.0    2-3      None
12/04 PM   3.4/ 3.9   1.4/ 1.9   1.4/ 1.9    4-5      None
13/06 AM   3.2/ 3.7   1.3/ 1.8   1.8/ 2.2    6-7      None

Nantucket Harbor
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.0 ft, Moderate 6.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.9 ft, Major 4.4 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
10/03 PM   4.5/ 5.0   0.9/ 1.4   0.2/ 0.7     2       None
11/04 AM   3.2/ 3.7  -0.5/ 0.0   0.0/ 0.5     2       None
11/04 PM   4.2/ 4.7   0.7/ 1.1   0.1/ 0.6     2       None
12/05 AM   3.2/ 3.7  -0.3/ 0.2   0.2/ 0.8    3-4      None
12/05 PM   5.2/ 5.7   1.7/ 2.2   1.2/ 1.7    6-8     Minor
13/06 AM   4.2/ 4.7   0.7/ 1.1   1.3/ 1.8   10-11     None

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  • First WA snow of the season to hit this week. Here’s where

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    STEVENS PASS, Wash. – Washington’s mountains could see their first round of snow this week, forecasts project.

    Timeline:

    Weather models are predicting snow could hit mountain passes as low as 4,500 feet from Sunday into Monday. That includes Stevens Pass, though Snoqualmie Pass will have to wait a bit longer.

    Mountain peaks at elevations of 5,000 feet or higher could see between 3-6 inches of snow this weekend. That means several inches are possible in areas like the North Cascades Highway heading into next week.

    A graph showing the snow level forecast for the Washington Cascades.

    Snow levels will drop to 4,000 feet Sunday and Monday in the Washington Cascades. (FOX 13 Seattle)

    Again, snowy conditions are only expected in the mountains, with lower elevation areas expected to see another round of fall rain. Lingering showers are expected in Seattle through Tuesday.

    As temperatures start to cool down across western Washington, FOX 13 Seattle is tracking the latest conditions at the passes as the first round of snowfall arrives.

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  • La Nina is back, but it’s weak. Will it still amp up the Atlantic hurricane season?

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    WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — La Nina, the cooler and at times costlier flip side of El Nino, has arrived to warp weather worldwide, meteorologists said Thursday. This natural weather phenomenon often turbocharges the Atlantic hurricane season, but this La Nina may be too weak and fleeting to cause much trouble.

    In the United States, La Nina often means more precipitation — including possible snowstorms — in northern areas and winter dryness in the South. It can bring heavier rains in Indonesia, the Philippines, parts of Australia, Central America, northern South America and southeastern Africa. It also can mean drought in the Middle East, eastern Argentina, eastern China, Korea and southern Japan, meteorologists said.

    A La Nina occurs when certain parts of the Central Pacific Ocean cool by half a degree Celsius (0.9 degrees Fahrenheit) compared to normal. The world had been flirting with one this year and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration declared Thursday that La Nina conditions have formed. But it’s likely to be not very strong and may disappear in the next few months, based on multi-factor computer model forecasts by NOAA and Columbia University, said Michelle L’Heureux, lead scientist on the NOAA team that studies both La Nina and El Nino.

    “There is a three out of four chance it will remain a weak event,” L’Heureux said in an email. “A weaker event tends to exert less of an influence on the global circulation, so it’s possible there will be surprises ahead.”

    Surprising already describes the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which was forecast to be stronger than normal, but so far is a tad below average in activity. Traditionally, during a La Nina, there’s a weakening of the wind shear that hampers hurricane formation and strengthening, allowing more and bigger storms, especially later in the year, such as late October and into early November and in the Caribbean, said University of Albany hurricane expert Brian Tang.

    But Brian McNoldy, who studies tropical cyclones, sea level rise and extreme heat at the University of Miami, said he thinks this La Nina is too late and too little to do much.

    The conditions, especially wind shear, favor more hurricane activity, yet it’s not happening and long-range computer models don’t show much forming for the next couple weeks, said Colorado State University hurricane expert Phil Klotzbach.

    Winter a year ago had a similar weak La Nina but there were still some signs of its impact, L’Heureux said.

    Some studies have shown that in the United States, La Nina can be more costly than its warmer El Nino cousin. A 1999 economic study found that drought from La Nina cost U.S. agriculture between $2.2 billion to $6.5 billion, which is far more than the $1.5 billion cost of El Nino.

    A cold La Nina is not always the more expensive version, but it is often the case, said research scientist Azhar Ehsan, who heads Columbia University’s El Nino/La Nina forecasting.

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  • Jonathan Rinderknecht: Man accused of starting deadly Palisades Fire in federal court Thursday

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    California arson suspect in federal court Thursday morning

    A Florida man has been arrested in connection to the deadly Palisades Fire that broke out in January in Los Angeles, California. Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, was arrested on Tuesday in Melbourne and first appeared in court on Wednesday afternoon in Orlando. He will have another court hearing on Thursday morning, where bond could be discussed. FOX 35’s Amanda McKenzie fills us in on what to expect.

    ORLANDO, Fla. – The man accused of starting one of California’s deadliest wildfires will again appear in federal court Thursday morning in Orlando.

    2nd Orlando court hearing

    What we know:

    Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, was arrested on Tuesday in Melbourne and appeared in federal court on Wednesday afternoon in Orlando. During the hearing, he acknowledged that he understood the charges against him.

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    Rinderknecht will again appear in court at 9:45 a.m. Thursday, where the topic of bond could be discussed. He is facing federal criminal charges related to the fire. If convicted, Rinderknecht would face a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in federal prison and a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.

    FOX 35 News will be at the court hearing to provide the latest updates on the investigation. 

    What’s next:

    Officials said Rinderknecht will be transferred back to the Central District of California to stand trial.

    California wildfire suspect arrested in Central Florida

    California wildfire suspect arrested in Central Florida

    Federal agents arrested a 29-year-old man in Central Florida accused of sparking the deadliest wildfire in Los Angeles history. The Palisades Fire killed 12 people, destroyed thousands of homes, and scorched more than 23,000 acres.

    Who is Jonathan Rinderknecht?

    Dig deeper:

    Rinderknecht, also known as “Jonathan Rinder,” and “Jon Rinder,” is originally from Indiana and has a high school diploma. 

    Investigators said he was previously a resident of Palisades and was familiar with the neighborhood he is accused of starting the fire in. Officials said he later moved to Melbourne, Florida, after starting the fire. 

    Authorities said Rinderknecht started the fire after he finished his shift as an Uber driver. Videos of the fire taken on his cellphone and 911 calls were among the evidence connecting Rinderknecht to the fire, officials said. 

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    Detectives said Rinderknecht has talked with investigators and given “false statements.” 

    Reaction from community where fire suspect was arrested

    Reaction from community where fire suspect was arrested

    A Brevard County man was arrested for allegedly starting California’s deadly Palisades Fire. The blaze killed 12 and destroyed thousands of homes before being contained in January. FOX 35’s Amanda Ruiz speaks with former locals who say the arrest hits close to home — both literally and emotionally.

    What is the Palisades Fire?

    The backstory:

    The Palisades Fire was the most destructive fire in the city’s history. It killed 12 people, burned more than 23,000 acres and destroyed more than 6,000 structures, officials said. 

    The fire was first reported on Jan. 7, 2025 in Palisades Highlands, an LA-area neighborhood.

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  • Hurricane Milton: One Year Later

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    Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida one year ago today. Look back on Milton’s impacts and the damage it left behind.

    What You Need To Know

    • Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida one year ago

    • It moved inland near Siesta Key on Oct. 9, 2024

    • More than 20 inches of rain fell in St. Petersburg
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    MILTON STATS

    Milton was one of the strongest hurricanes on record in the Atlantic basin, reaching Category 5 intensity in the Gulf on Oct. 7, 2024 with peak winds 180 mph.

    The pressure is estimated to have been 895 mb at the time of peak intensity. This ties Hurricane Rita of 2005 for the fourth-lowest minimum central pressure in the Atlantic basin. The lower central pressures include 882 mb in Wilma in 2005, 888 mb in Gilbert in 1988 and 892 mb in the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935.

    Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Fla. on Oct. 9, 2024 at 8:30 p.m. as a Category 3 hurricane with max winds of 115 mph.


    The NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) estimates that Milton caused $34.3 billion in damage in the United States, almost exclusively in Florida.

    One prominent building damaged by the hurricane was Tropicana Field, where the fabric roof was ripped off by high winds followed by water damage from rain falling into the stadium.

    The report notes that the west coast most affected by Hurricane Milton had also been affected by Hurricane Helene two weeks before, which complicated damage assessments.

    In Florida, Milton caused hurricane conditions along the west coast from Clearwater Beach and Tampa southward across Sarasota to near Venice. Tropical storm conditions occurred elsewhere across the Florida Peninsula south of a Cedar Key – Fernandina Beach line, with hurricane-force wind gusts reported in central Florida near the track of the center.

    STORM SURGE

    The highest storm surge was reported between Venice southward to Boca Grande, with up to 6 to 9 feet inundation. An isolated peak of up to 10 feet was estimated near Manasota Key.

    NOAA’s final report on Milton notes that the same area had a significant storm surge from Hurricane Helene two weeks prior, and the erosion and debris from its aftermath compounded the damages incurred during Milton.

    Here are the storm surge numbers from around Florida:

    Analyzed storm surge inundation (feet above ground level) along the coast of Florida from Hurricane Milton. Milton’s track is overlaid (black line). (Courtesy: NOAA/NHC)

    Analyzed storm surge inundation (feet above ground level) along the coast of Florida from Hurricane Milton. Milton’s track is overlaid (black line). (Courtesy: NOAA/NHC)

    WINDS

    Peak winds exceeded 100 mph in Manatee and Pinellas County. The strongest winds were recorded in Egmont Key with a 105 mph gust.

    Here are the maximum wind gusts reported around Florida during Hurricane Milton:


    RAINFALL AND FLOODING

    Milton produced a large area of heavy rain across portions of the central and northern Florida Peninsula, including 10 to 20 inches of rain in Tampa Bay.

    The highest reported storm total rainfall was 20.40 inches at a Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) site near St. Petersburg.

    Here’s an interactive rainfall map from around Florida.


    TORNADOES

    Milton caused a significant tornado outbreak over the southern and central portions of the Florida Peninsula on Oct. 9, including 45 confirmed tornadoes. There were 3 EF3 tornadoes, 6 EF2 tornadoes, 25 EF1 tornadoes and 7 EF0 tornadoes.

    Here is an interactive map of the tornadoes produced by Hurricane Milton.


    IMPACTS

    Milton was responsible for 15 direct deaths – 12 in the United States (all in Florida) and 3 in Mexico.

    • Six people died due to the tornado near Fort Pierce and Vero Beach.
    • Four people were killed by falling trees, while there were two deaths due to freshwater flooding.

    Milton caused 27 indirect deaths in the United States, all in Florida.

    Most of the deaths were due to health issues during storm preparations or post-storm clean-up or due to falls related to storm preparations, clean-up, or power failures.

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