The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Massive storm takes aim during Christmas weekend
Start your day with the latest weather news – A far-reaching storm will bring a variety of impactful weather to the central part of the country through the Christmas weekend.
Large storm brewing for Christmas Eve could snarl travel across the central US
From flooding rains in the southern Plains to snow and freezing rain in the Upper Midwest, the forecast is tricky and messy for those trying to get around for the Christmas holiday.
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Massive storm to make Christmas travel messy for millions
From winter weather to flooding rain, a large storm is set to make travel during the Christmas weekend messy for millions of people in the central U.S. Heavy snow is expected from Colorado to Nebraska, while parts of the Plains and Midwest face the possibility of an ice storm. From Texas to Georgia, heavy rain is raising the risk of flash flooding.
Death toll from Northeast flooding grows
Another victim of the floods that ravaged the Northeast this week has been found, bringing the death toll to eight. The most recent death was the final person being sought after a car was washed away in Maine.
Waters rise below the Swinging Bridge that connects Bridge Street in Topsham, Maine, to Mill Street in the town of Brunswick. Dec. 19, 2023. (Topsham Police Department / FOX Weather)
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Planes were forced to abort their landings while teetering in high winds in England during Storm Pia.
Planes abort after harrowing landing attempts during Storm Pia in England
Two planes had to abort landing attempts in Manchester as wind gusts of 40-50 mph blew across the airport during Storm Pia Thursday. (Video courtesy: Simon Whittaker via Storyful)
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