What is a polar vortex? US gets a taste of the Arctic this week
The term “polar vortex” usually refers to the gigantic circular upper air weather pattern in the Arctic region. It is a normal pattern that is...
Winter
Flooding in US Southeast leaves at least 4 dead; snow, ice and wind cause winter misery elsewhere
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Much of the U.S. faced another round of biting winter weather Sunday, with torrential rains causing intense flooding in Kentucky and...
Very cold weather is coming. US about to get 10th and chilliest polar vortex this winter
The coldest burst of Arctic air this season is coming to put an icy exclamation point on America’s winter of repeated polar vortex invasions, meteorologists...
Atlanta area braces for dangerous ice storm
ATLANTA (AP) — Emergency management workers in the Atlanta area were preparing to spring into action as rain — and temperatures — were falling early...