Triple threat Thursday: Tropical storm, severe weather and blizzard to impact the US
From the tropical activity in the Atlantic to a significant winter storm in the northern Plains to a severe weather potential in the Midwest, Thursday is shaping to be a busy day weather-wise.
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FOX Weather's live coverage of Tropical Storm Nicole continues Thursday as it moves inland across Florida. Follow the FOX Weather Wire for the latest information.
A wild weather week is shaping up for the U.S. for several parts of the country, and the variety of weather will impact millions on Thursday.
From the tropical activity in the Atlantic to a significant winter storm in the northern Plains to a severe weather potential in the Midwest, Thursday is shaping to be a busy day weather-wise.
Nicole moves inland across Florida, Southeast
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Tropical Storm Nicole made landfall along Florida's east coast early Thursday as a Category 1 hurricane. Nicole is the 14th named storm of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season.
Tropical Storm Warnings remain in place for Florida and other sections of the Southeast coast.
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Despite Nicole weakening now that it's over land, widespread impacts will continue to be felt along much of the southeastern U.S. coast. Coastal flooding, high winds, heavy rainfall and life-threatening surf and rip currents can be expected.
Along with high winds, a tornado threat will be possible along the Southeast coast due to Nicole.
Click here for more on Nicole's impacts and timing.
Severe weather expected in the Midwest
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A strong weather system will bring the chances for severe weather to parts of the Upper Midwest on Thursday.
Severe storms are expected to form ahead of a cold front, and the FOX Forecast Center says enough moisture and wind shear – the change in wind speed and direction with height – will be available for the potential of supercell thunderstorms.
Cities such as Madison in Wisconsin, Cedar Rapids and Davenport in Iowa and Rochester in Minnesota have the potential to be impacted by severe weather.
Damaging wind gusts are expected to be the main threat with any severe storms on Thursday, but an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.
Click here for more on Thursday's severe thunderstorm impacts and timing.
Blizzard to impact northern Plains
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While one side of this strong weather system will see severe weather, the other side is expected to see a major winter storm.
Blizzard Warnings have been issued in central and northeastern North Dakota, north-central South Dakota and northwestern Minnesota due to the potential for heavy snow to overlap with high winds, which would significantly reduce visibility in these areas. This will be the first blizzard of the season for the U.S.
According to the FOX Forecast Center, in addition to the high winds possibly bringing blizzard conditions, snow totals from this winter storm could be significant on the northern side, resulting in very treacherous travel. Up to 2 feet of snow is predicted to pile up from central North Dakota to northwestern Minnesota.
BLIZZARD WARNINGS ISSUED IN NORTHERN PLAINS AS SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS EYE MIDWEST
Meanwhile, a band of freezing rain and sleet is possible along the southern edge of the heavy snow that could result in power outages and tree damage in parts of central and northeastern South Dakota, where an Ice Storm Warning has been issued.