Across the country, we're seeing severe weather hitting nearly every region in the United States.
At the top of our list, we're following a winter storm in the Midwest that could bring record snow to parts of Wisconsin and Michigan later today. We're anticipating power outages and dangerous driving conditions, at the very least.
In the Desert Southwest, a heat wave is pushing temperatures potentially to 100 degrees or higher. In the Plains, high winds with gusts of 70 mph or higher are expected. In Hawaii, a strong Kona low has been flooding residents and left more than 100,000 without power. Millions are under the threat of severe storms.
(FORECASTS:Severe Weather|Winter Storm Iona)
In an effort to keep track of it all, we'll be posting live updates all day long right here.
Follow along below.
(07:37 a.m. EDT) Delta Announces Delays
By content writer Toby Adeyemi
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If you are planning on flying tomorrow, especially if you are on Delta, expect delays and cancellations. Delta tweeted out a prewarning and is advising you get ahead of any scheduled flight plans through the Midwest.
(07:25 a.m. EDT) What Is Severe Weather?
From senior digital meteorologist Jonathan Belles:
While many people define severe weather as any damaging weather event, meteorologists are more narrowly focused on thunderstorm impacts:
A tornado
Wind gusts of at least 58 mph
Hail of at least one inch in diameter
(07:15 a.m. EDT) Looking For Maps?
The easiest way to follow a storm is on our maps. Track everything from current conditions, forecasts and potential impacts from Winter Storm Iona and the severe weather on the southern endhere.
(06:05 a.m. EDT) What Is A Blizzard?
From senior digital meteorologist Jonathan Belles:
Blizzard conditions are categorized by meeting all of the following criteria:
Blowing and/or falling snow
Winds of at least 35 mph
A reduction of visibility to a quarter mile or less
All those conditions persist for at least 3 hours
(MORE:Blizzards Explained)