Winter storm may intensify and hit East Coast
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Another storm may be set to hit the East Coast, even as much of the U.S. is still reeling from last weekend's weather.
Winter storm warning ends at 10 a.m., but hundreds of schools remain closed and government buildings are shut.
Wednesday afternoon's advisory from the weather service called for continued arctic cold for the region and the potential for at least three inches of snow Sunday into Sunday night, much of it across the twin forks of Long Island. It said the storm could also bring winds at least 45 mph winds.
A weekend East Coast storm could bring significant snow, strong winds and coastal flooding from the Carolinas to New England.
Winter Storm Gianna has been named and will be the nor’easter that is set to impact the East Coast this weekend. There is potential for significant snow and gusty winds across the Carolinas and Virginia and this includes the immediate coastline.
By Thursday and Friday, a cold high-pressure system settles over the western Dakotas. Temperatures will plummet with single-digit highs Thursday around Miles City and Baker. Light snow flurries remain possible but aren't expected to accumulate significantly.
Montgomery saw tree damage, downed lines and power outages as cold weather storms and wind gusts struck the area Sunday.
Powdery snow, high winds, bitter cold: Columbia prepares for 2nd potential weekend of winter weather
Early forecasts call for rare snow, low temperatures and high winds in the Midlands over the weekend of Jan. 31, Columbia, SC meteorologists said.
Storm Chandra brings strong winds and flooding to large parts of the UK as it sweeps across the country - check the forecast where you live Two danger-to-life flood warnings have been issued, with one still in place in Dorchester An amber wind warning remains for parts of Northern Ireland,