Winter Storm Watch issued January 2 at 2:09PM CST until January 6 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 13 inches, with the highest amounts north of Interstate 70. Ice accumulations up to one third of an inch also possible, primarily south of Interstate 70. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could become extremely difficult. Windy conditions could also create blowing snow and very poor visibility.
High Surf Advisory issued January 2 at 11:14AM PST until January 5 at 3:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, moderate to high risk of sneaker waves expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 18 to 25 feet expected. * WHERE...Pacific Coast with the exception of Northern Monterey Bay. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Friday morning through Friday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 9 PM Friday to 3 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Sneaker waves can sweep across the beach without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. Sudden immersion in cold water can result
Beach Hazards Statement issued January 2 at 11:14AM PST until January 5 at 3:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Moderate to high risk of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Northern Monterey Bay. * WHEN...From Friday morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can sweep across the beach without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. Sudden immersion in cold water can result in cold water shock even for the most experienced swimmers. Cold water shock can result in dramatic changes in breathing, heart rate and blood pressure, greatly increasing the risk of drowning in rough open waters.
High Surf Advisory issued January 2 at 1:10PM PST until January 5 at 3:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet with dangerous rip currents. Very minor nuisance flooding of normally dry sandy beach areas is possible during high tide each morning (between 1 and 3 am). * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to 3 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
Small Craft Advisory issued January 1 at 2:38PM CST until January 2 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...West winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. * WHERE...Calumet Harbor IL to Michigan City IN. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 1 at 3:18AM AKST until January 2 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Blowing snow occuring. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Western Arctic Coast around Point Lay. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Easterly winds with gusts up to 45 mph will continue through Friday.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 5:35AM AKST until January 1 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Blowing snow occurring. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Western Arctic Coast. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will reduce visibility to 1/4 mile at times. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Flood Warning issued December 31 at 11:09AM CST until January 6 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Little Rock AR
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Arkansas... Ouachita River At Camden affecting Calhoun and Ouachita Counties. White River At Clarendon affecting Monroe and Arkansas Counties. White River At Augusta affecting Woodruff and White Counties. Ouachita River At Thatcher L&D affecting Bradley, Union and Calhoun Counties. For the Lower White River...including Newport, Augusta, Georgetown, Des Arc, Clarendon...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Ouachita River...including Jones Mill Dcp, Arkadelphia, Camden, Thatcher L&D...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ouachita River at Camden. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet
Small Craft Advisory issued December 30 at 2:48PM CST until January 1 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Northeast winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft expected. Occasional gales to 35 kt possible Tuesday morning. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL. * WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 3 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 1:19PM CST until December 31 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches with isolated pockets of 6 or more inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening commute.