Water levels on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers are falling for a second straight year, raising the prospect of shipping problems along the all-important U.S. freight routes.
Author: Brian K. Sullivan
Winter Storm to Bring Snow to Northeast, Mostly Rain to NYC
New York City is poised to miss the worst of a powerful late-winter storm that will bring heavy snow to areas north and west of the city overnight into March 14.
New York City’s Biggest Snowfall of Season Grounds Flights
New York City and the Northeast had a slushy start Feb. 28 as a storm brought the first significant snowfall of the season to the region, grounding hundreds of flights at area airports.
Winter ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Bears Down on Chicago Ahead of Holiday Travel Rush
Chicago is in the crosshairs of a powerful winter storm that could become a “bomb cyclone” — with deep snow, searing winds and an Arctic chill.
Winter Storm Knocks Out Power in Multiple States, Tornadoes Hit South
A winter storm that killed three people earlier this week has knocked out power in seven states and unleashed tornadoes near New Orleans.
Cold Blast Threatens Eastern US as Gulf Coast Tornado Risk Lingers
Tornadoes have killed at least two people in Louisiana as a violent weather system moves across the U.S., spawning blizzards in the Great Plains that will be followed by a blast of the season’s coldest weather to the Midwest, Northeast and Texas.
Snow, Blizzards and Tornadoes to Sweep US This Week
The storm that drenched California, dropped snow by the foot across the Sierra Nevada and knocked out power to thousands is drifting east, threatening to bring tornadoes to some areas of the U.S. later this week.
Drought Worsens Across Midwest as Mississippi River Dwindles
A drought is spreading across the Midwest, drying up the Mississippi River and its tributaries that serve as a critical freight artery for the country.
Hurricane Ian May Be Among Costliest Storms in US History
Hurricane Ian is poised to become one of the costliest storms in U.S. history, threatening to slam Florida’s western coastline with 125 mph winds.
Up to 21 Atlantic Hurricanes Predicted for This Year
The Atlantic is poised for its seventh consecutive overactive hurricane season, a worrying forecast for coastal residents as well as energy and commodity markets already roiled by Russia’s war in Ukraine.