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California walloped by winter storm with high winds and heavy rain and snow

California is being walloped by a powerful winter storm carrying thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy snow in the mountains.
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Lens Distortions shows how to add snow and rain effects

Film expert Patrick Tomasso shows how to add realistic snow and rain effects to photos using Lens Distortions. New message regarding Nancy Guthrie, Arizona police say Ex-MLB outfielder Yasiel Puig ...
The Independent

New ‘Grocery Code of Conduct’ goes into effect sparking fears of price increases

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
The Irish Times

Saturated areas could see more flooding as new rain warnings come into effect, says Met Éireann

Communities in the south and east of the State already hit by flooding are bracing for further floods with heavy rain forecast. The warning is in place until midnight on Thursday. Met Éireann is ...
WGRZ

Code Blue issued Friday night

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Code Blue has been issued for Friday night due to forecasted sub-zero wind chills in Erie County. The Code Blue shelter at the Buffalo City Mission (located at 100 E Tupper St. in ...
Palm Beach Post

Rare Gulf Effect Snow possible in Tampa Bay as Arctic cold front slams Florida

Some of the planet’s most prolific snowmakers are America's Great Lakes, but Florida has a similar mechanism for making wintry precipitation and it is cranking to life. There’s up to a 20% chance that ...
The Sun

Major incident declared as Brits brace for MORE torrential rain and flooding after Storm Chandra batters country

A MAJOR incident has been declared as Storm Chandra brings more torrential rain overnight after record-breaking downpours left swathes of the UK underwater. Brits were hit with road closures and ...
Tampa Bay Times

Snow in Tampa Bay this weekend? Forecasters say there’s a 20% chance

A mix of snow and rain is officially in the forecast for some coastal areas of the region. Jen Zona, left, along with friends Mary Cirrinicione, center, and her husband, Peter Cirrinicione, bundle up ...
The New York Times

Why the Power May Not Go Out Until After the Storm Has Passed

The steady accumulation of snow and freezing rain and a rise in demand for electricity can cause problems long after the sky clears, energy experts said. By Ivan Penn and Karen Weise Unlike what ...
FOX13 Memphis

Cooler temps prevail across the Mid-South as rain chances remain low until next week

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It's a cool start to the day with passing clouds. Temperatures this Friday afternoon are expected to rise into the upper 50s, low 60s, across the Mid-South. Rain chance: 10% — rising ...