U.S. propane consumption reached an 18-year record in January amid cold snap
U.S. propane consumption reached 1.48 million barrels per day (b/d) in January 2025, the most January consumption on record since January 2005 and the most for any month since February 2007, as severe cold drove up heating demand across much of the country.
Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report for Friday, January 31, 2025
Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report EOC Activation Level: Level 2 Meteorological Summary: A cold front approaching the state from the west will push a broken line of showers with embedded thunderstorms through the Panhandle and into the Western Big Bend this afternoon and evening (50-85% chance of rain). Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) for Severe Weather along the Panhandle and Western Big Bend; isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing occasional lightning, isolated damaging wind gusts, and an isolated brief tornado possible. Storms will weaken and become increasingly scattered as they move towards the I-75 corridor
Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report for January 30th, 2025
Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report EOC Activation Level: Level 2 Meteorological Summary: Dense Fog Advisories remain in effect across portions of North and Central Florida as areas of dense fog will reduce visibilities to ¼ mile of less at times through the mid-morning hours. Another mostly sunny day is expected across the Sunshine State courtesy of an area of high pressure shifting eastward into the Western Atlantic (near 0% chance of rain). High temperatures in the middle 70s to low 80s nearly statewide with middle 60s to middle 70s along coastal portions of North and East-Central Florida.
Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report for Wednesday, January 29th, 2025.
Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report EOC Activation Level: Level 2 Meteorological Summary: Dense Fog Advisories will remain in effect until 9:00-10:00 AM EST across the eastern Big Bend and throughout West-Central Florida as dense fog conditions and low clouds have reduced visibility to ¼ of a mile or less at times this morning. Foggy conditions throughout much of Northeast and East-Central Florida will gradually lift and dissipate by the early to mid-morning hours. Dry and pleasant conditions can be expected across the state as high pressure sits over the Southeast U.S. (near 0% chance of rain). High
Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report for Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report EOC Activation Level: Level 2 Meteorological Summary: Areas of patchy fog and low clouds continue to impact interior portions of the Florida Panhandle this morning, with visibility of one-quarter mile or less in locations. Partly cloudy skies, warming temperatures, and near-zero rain chances can be expected across the Sunshine State, courtesy of a building area of high pressure along the central Gulf Coast. Lingering low-level moisture and light winds tonight will once again allow for areas of fog and low clouds to develop through the inland southern Florida Peninsula into the mid-Wednesday morning
Photo and Video Chronology — January 28, 2025 — Episode 7 of Kīlauea eruption
Episode 7 of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption started during the early evening on January 27 and ended abruptly at 10:47 a.m. HST on January 28. Each episode of Halemaʻumaʻu lava fountaining since December 23, 2024, has continued for 13 hours to 8 days and episodes have been separated by pauses in eruptive activity lasting less than 24 hours to 12 days. Episode 7 of the Halemaʻumaʻu eruption began at 6:42 p.m. HST on January 27, and continued through the night. Lava fountains fed a small flow onto the crater floor. This timelapse video is from the KWcam, which is located
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 9:43PM EST until January 30 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches with up to 6 inches in the northern and eastern Catskills. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of western Massachusetts, the Upper Hudson Valley, the central Mohawk Valley, Schoharie County, the eastern Catskills, and the Rensselaer Plateau. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions for the Wednesday morning and evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds reaching up to 40 mph can result in blowing snow that leads to reduced visibilities. Snow showers and snow squalls are also possible Wednesday afternoon and
Winter Storm Warning issued January 28 at 9:43PM EST until January 30 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected for elevations at and above 1500 feet. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches. For elevations lower than 1500 feet, total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Bennington and Western Windham Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Snowfall rates of 1 to 1.5 inches per hour are possible tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds can result in blowing snow that can reduce visibilities.
Wind Advisory issued January 28 at 9:42PM EST until January 29 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Outdoor burning is discouraged. Strong wind will make it easier for fire to escape containment.
Flood Warning issued January 28 at 8:37PM CST by NWS Shreveport LA
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Angelina River Near Lufkin affecting Nacogdoches, Angelina and Cherokee Counties. For the Angelina River...including Alto, Lufkin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Angelina River near Lufkin. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 161.0 feet, Expect minor flooding with the gravel parking lot flooded and water beginning to overflow the gravel road where it widens into the parking lot. Also expect about a foot of overflow across the left bank of the Angelina River looking downstream. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15