The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Omega block pattern takes hold of US
Start your day with the latest weather news – An Omega block pattern will flip the weather in the U.S. this week after weekend tornadoes wreaked havoc on the East Coast.
'Omega block' pattern taking hold across the US this week
What's known as an "Omega Blocking Pattern" will be taking hold across the United States this week. This pattern occurs when a ridge of high pressure sets up over parts of the Western U.S. with an area of low pressure on each side of the ridge.
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Omega block will dominate weather in US this week
The U.S. is in store for a weather pattern that won’t vary much in the week ahead, with the FOX Forecast Center anticipating what is known as an "Omega block" to dominate.
This pattern is known as an Omega block because the feature resembles the letter from the Greek alphabet. This will mean parts of the East and West coasts will remain rather stormy and cool while the central U.S. has time to dry out and warm up.
Rain lingers in Northeast
After a weekend of showers and storms for the Northeast, rain will linger into the start of the workweek.
Due to the Omega block pattern, the FOX Forecast Center said the rain and increased cloud cover would keep temperatures cooler than they should be during the last month of meteorological spring.
Winter’s last grasp in Upper Midwest
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula could see record-breaking snow, with some areas potentially receiving 1 to 2 feet of snow.
Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for most of Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula and a portion of northern Wisconsin.
In case you missed it: Tornadoes wreak havoc in Virginia, Florida over the weekend
A tornado was spotted moving through Virginia Beach on Sunday, causing significant damage to a neighborhood.
Tornado tears through Virginia Beach
Debris is seen lofted in the air as a tornado moves through Virginia Beach on Sunday. (Courtesy: Ed Stonich)
And on Saturday, storms triggered severe weather warnings and produced an EF-2 tornado packing 130-mph winds in South Florida.
Several apartment complexes looked damaged from the tornado, and at least one building appeared to have substantial roof damage.
Tornado flips cars and lashes buildings in South Florida
Severe weather tore across South Florida over the weekend, leading to several Tornado Warnings and at least one confirmed tornado in Palm Beach Gardens.
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