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Tornadoes damaged an estimated 1,000 homes in Texas and now the storm is spawning more twisters in Mississippi and Louisiana

By Steve Almasy, Holly Yan and Taylor Ward, CNN A storm system that on Monday brought 25 tornadoes to Texas, including two that may have damaged about 1,000 homes, was spawning more twisters Tuesday as it pushed east. A “large and extremely dangerous tornado” hit the New Orleans area Tuesday night, the National Weather Service

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No injuries after severe storm causes ‘catastrophic damage’ to two schools in Texas

By Joe Sutton and Claudia Dominguez, CNN A severe storm that slammed a Texas city caused significant damage to two schools on Monday. “I’ve been in the district for 30 years and this is the most catastrophic damage I’ve witnessed,” Jacksboro Independent School District Superintendent Brad Burnett told CNN affiliate WFAA. Both Jacksboro High School

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Spring kickoff will be sunny and dry

Temperatures begin to warm up this week with 50’s by mid week, and mid-60’s by weekend. High pressure drifts over the gem State and we’ll see light breezes with clearing conditions.  A few showers are also possible to the north.  Salmon and Island Park may be more cloudy and see a passing shower.  The week

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Southeast braces for ‘significant tornado event’ this week

By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist A “substantial severe weather event — including potential for significant tornadoes — remains evident over the Lower Mississippi Valley/central Gulf Coast” this week, the Storm Prediction Center said Sunday. A potent low pressure system sweeping across the Intermountain West Sunday will become the catalyst for a multiday severe weather outbreak

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Southeast braces for ‘significant tornado event’ this week

By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist A “substantial severe weather event — including potential for significant tornadoes — remains evident over the Lower Mississippi Valley/central Gulf Coast” this week, the Storm Prediction Center said Sunday. A potent low pressure system sweeping across the Intermountain West Sunday will become the catalyst for a multiday severe weather outbreak

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Powerful storms cause injuries, damage in Southeast as forecast calls for strong winds, hail and possibly tornadoes

By Aya Elamroussi, Monica Garrett and Judson Jones, CNN Severe storms across the Southeast are causing injuries and damage with strong winds, hail and possible tornadoes. In Escambia County, Alabama, not far from the Gulf Coast, six people from a mobile home park have been treated at a hospital for injuries sustained during a possible

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Pot of gold of Sunshine

High pressure makes for dry and stable conditions today. Highs will be slightly cooler and in the upper 30’s to lower 40’s. Winds 5-10mph from the north/northwest. Sunny & 38 for Jackson today Sunny & 46 for Blackfoot and Pocatello. Sunny & 46 for Salmon. Tonight the colder air remains after sunset at 7:37pm and

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Milder with snow and rain coming

A weak system bringing snow and rain into tomorrow will override the ridge keeping things dry for us today as we head toward 40-50 this afternoon. Winds will be breezy SW 10-15 and will make things feel a little cooler, and snow starts in the central mountains tomorrow and has rain mixed for the valley

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Tropical Cyclone Gombe is due to rapidly intensify before bringing parts of Mozambique several months’ worth of rain over just a few days

By Pedram Javaheri, CNN Meteorologist Tropical Cyclone Gombe is expected to rapidly intensify over the next 24 hours, growing to the equivalent of a major hurricane before making landfall Friday in northern Mozambique. Gombe is forecast to soak northern Mozambique from Friday through Sunday with as much as 250 to 350 mm (10 to 14

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Tropical Cyclone Gombe is due to rapidly intensify before bringing parts of Mozambique several months’ worth of rain over just a few days

By Pedram Javaheri, CNN Meteorologist Tropical Cyclone Gombe is expected to rapidly intensify over the next 24 hours, growing to the equivalent of a major hurricane before making landfall Friday in northern Mozambique. Gombe is forecast to soak northern Mozambique from Friday through Sunday with as much as 250 to 350 mm (10 to 14

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Dangerous Wind Chills today

Wind Chill Warning through 9am for northern counties: northern Butte County, Clark County, northern half of Fremont County. We’ve also registered severe wind chill in Jackson Hole this morning; -47 below just ahead of sunrise. High pressure drifts and ushers out this arctic air and we’ll have warmer temperatures tomorrow and Saturday. Highs today 17-22

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Wind Chill Warning in effect

WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT 9 AM THURSDAY… BREEZY NORTHERLY WINDS WILL CREATE SOME ISOLATED BLOWING AND DRIFTING AREAS OF CONCERN TODAY. RECORD LOW TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED WITH VERY LOW WIND CHILLS TODAY. * WHAT…DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS EXPECTED. WIND CHILLS AS LOW AS 30 BELOW ZERO. * WHERE…ISLAND PARK, DUBOIS, SPENCER, MONDIA PASS, AND

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Florida wildfire that has scorched over 34,000 acres endangers community previously hit by Hurricane Michael

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN Firefighters on Wednesday welcomed much-needed rain as a wildfire burning in the Florida Panhandle is threatening areas that were battered by Hurricane Michael in 2018, officials said. The Bertha Swamp Road Fire swelled to more than 33,000 acres and was only 20% contained as of the evening, fire officials said. There

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Weather Advisory for the I-15 corridor today through tomorrow morning, from Rupert to Island Park and Winter Storm Warning for our eastern highlands east of the I-15 corridor and western Wyoming, including Jackson into tomorrow morning. Anywhere from 2-6+” in accumulations for mountain areas and blowing snow is a major headline. Snow this afternoon

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Winter Weather Advisory for the Snake River Plain, mountain Winter Storm Warnings

A potent cold front will move into the region Tuesday. We’ll see gusty winds and snow showers for Tuesday. Widespread snowfall begins Tuesday afternoon and evening, with the potential for snow squalls. Temperatures are looking to get very cold behind this system, possibly record breaking lows. WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Pocatello ID206 PM MST

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Snow showers late and into weekend

Cloudy conditions settle in with dense fog and visibility to 1/4 mile for Idaho Falls and nearby valley locations. Temperatures cool today back to the 30’s to mid 40’s in lower valley. Chances of rain/snow start in the afternoon and temperatures drop to the mid 20’s with changeover to snow for most overnight and lasting

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More mild temperatures

A partly sunny day in the region with light northerly winds 5-10mph. Highs for the valley in the low 40’s, near 50 in Pocatello. 51 in Jackson and Salmon. Consistent temperatures through Friday with another system pumping moisture from south and west and hitting a flow of cold air into the evening. This will prompt

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Wildfires Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s some background information about wildfires. About Wildfires are sometimes called “wildland fires.” Wildfires can originate from a dropped match, cigarette embers, campfires, exhaust sparks from a train or arson. Many wildland fires are ignited by lightning. There are no official rules, but the first responders usually name a fire after a

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Monday sun and snow Friday

A river of moisture positioned above the Salmon area and the panhandle of Idaho make for wintry conditions today and some shower chances for the upper central mountain areas with highs in the mid 40’s amongst the insulation and moisture. High pressure to our south and east acts a barrier and thwarts any big shower

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Leftover snow then sunshine

The last of the snow pass through this morning especially in the southern highlands and lower valley with cold wind chills just below zero. Winds shift to SW 5-10mph and highs in the upper teens. It will be clearing into the day with more sunshine squeezing into the days ahead, slowly helping to warm things

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Snow and cold for Thursday

A dusting of snow with today’s system and Snake River Plain viewers can look for 1 to 3 inches. Winds SW 5-10 throughout the day. High 16-24 from Idaho Falls to Pocatello. Wind chills to zero or below.  We will expect to dry up for Friday and for the entire weekend. Snow and rain come back

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Wind Chill Warning continues

Low pressure to the south may send some showers into the southeastern highlands today, while northerly winds drop more arctic air into play with wind chills dropping to 10-15+ below zero. Wind Chill Warning in effect from Pocatello to Island Park and McKay through lunchtime. Wind Chill Advisory for Salmon and Lemhi County through the

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Powerline down near Fort Hall

FORT HALL, Idaho (KIFIF) – A powerline caused some traffic early Monday morning near Fort Hall. Police and firefighters both responded to the downed powerline around 2 a.m. this morning. Law enforcement says the downed powerline was due to the winter weather. No injuries or wrecks have been reported at this time.

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