The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Iceland volcano finally erupts as lava spews near Grindavík
Start your day with the latest weather news – The Iceland volcano began erupting near Grindavik after a swarm of earthquakes rattled the region. Plus, snow continues for parts of the interior Northeast in the wake of a deadly storm system that continues to push offshore.
Weather in America: December 19, 2023
FOX Weather has you covered with the breaking forecasts and weather news headlines for your Weather in America on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Get the latest from FOX Weather Meteorologist Britta Merwin.
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Iceland volcano erupts after weeks of intense earthquakes
A volcano in Iceland began erupting late Monday evening near Grindavík following a swarm of earthquakes.
The Icelandic Meteorologic Office (IMO) had warned of the possible eruption ever since a swarm of "intense" earthquakes was detected north of Grindavík at the end of October.
In the weeks that followed, tens of thousands of earthquakes rumbled throughout the region. That led to a state of emergency and the evacuation of Grindavík and its nearly 3,700 residents.
Photo taken directly to the south on board the helicopter of the Swedish Coast Guard. Grindavík in the distance.
((Photo: Icelandic Meteorological Office))
Snow slows morning commute in interior Northeast
After a deadly East Coast storm brought strong winds, heavy rain and widespread flooding over the past several days, cold air behind the system is bringing snow to the interior Northeast and the Appalachians. An area of lake-effect snow off Lake Erie is leading to snow-covered roads in Buffalo, New York, for the Tuesday morning commute.
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On Monday, the snow caused numerous crashes with injuries along Interstate 94 in Michigan. Michigan State Police said a portion of I-94 had to be shut down because of the crashes.
Numerous crashes with injuries were reported along Interstate 94 near Mattawan, Michigan, on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023.
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Drenching rain, mountain snow forecast for California
It continues to be a wet week for the Golden State as a one-two punch of storm systems brings rain and mountain snow to California.
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