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Double blast of Arctic air to slam millions, triggering health and safety concerns

Over 210 million Americans will experience dangerously chilling temperatures as a one-two punch of Arctic air is set to blast the Northern Tier and Eastern U.S., causing below-average temperatures and some of the coldest air of the season.

This week, over 210 million Americans are set to experience dangerously low temperatures and wind chills, as back-to-back arctic blasts ^[1] will bring over 150 million people to feel below-average temperatures ^[2].

Temperature changes throughout the U.S. within the last 24 hours

These new rounds of frigid blasts will track

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A powerful atmospheric river is roaring in the Pacific Northwest and is continuing to slam the region. Major flooding from the Snoqualmie River near Carnation, Washington inundated several areas. The powerful atmospheric river is expected to continue to soak the region through Friday.

SPOKANE, Wash.– A powerful atmospheric river slamming the Northwest ^[1] is fueling flooding over numerous rivers in Washington ^[2] state as they reach major flood stage, triggering mandatory evacuations in some areas.

Numerous flood warnings have been issued by

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A strong atmospheric river continues to slam the Pacific Northwest. Over a foot of rain has been reported across portions of Washington as rounds of rain have pummeled the state. Flood Watches continue across northwest Washington, including Seattle, as a widespread 2-3 inches of additional rain is still likely for coastal Washington. Localized additional amounts of 3-5 inches are possible as downpours continue to soak the region through Thursday.

Numerous

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South Dakota Highway Patrol Captain Robert Mayer joined FOX Weather to discuss highway conditions as snowstorms spawn dangerous situations for travelers.

ST.PAUL, Minn.- A man was killed on Tuesday night after a snowplow accident at Minneapolis-St.Paul International Airport (MSP).

BLIZZARD WARNINGS ISSUED IN WEST VIRGINIA AS PARADE OF FAST-MOVING CLIPPERS TARGET MIDWEST, NORTHEAST^[1]

An MSP spokesperson confirmed

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FALL CITY, Wash.– A powerful atmospheric river has delivered bouts of serious rain, soaking the Pacific Northwest ^[1], triggering major river flooding.

Drone ^[2] footage captured major river flooding ^[3] near Fall City, Washington ^[4] stemming from the Snoqualmie

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Footage from a nearby squad car captured the incident on a dashboard camera, and the daring moments the deputy sprinted for his life across the busy state highway. On the opposite side of the highway, a white sedan spun out and rolled over with extreme speed towards the defenseless deputy.

GLADSTONE, N.D. – Time stood still for a deputy from the Stark County Sheriff's Office when a car lost control and barreled towards him while tending to a separate vehicle in the median of a snowy North Dakota highway.

Deputies from the Stark County

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Light pillars illuminate the sky in Graceville, Minnesota Dec. 8, outshining the freezing rain and snow. It’s a phenomenon that occurs when light reflects off ice crystals suspended in the air.

Light pillars illuminated the sky on Dec.8.in Graceville, Minnesota ^[1], as the beams created an optical illusion ^[2] when they reflected off ice crystals that formed in the frigid temperatures.

MESMERIZING 'LIGHT PILLARS' ILLUMINATE THE NIGHT SKY IN MINNESOTA^[3]

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Current forecast models show the circulation of the Polar Vortex weakening later this week into the weekend. As this occurs, cold air is expected to spread across much of the Central and Eastern U.S. With cold air in place, a batch of energy is also projected to move out of the Northwest as a dip in the jet stream begins to intensify. As this system moves east, it could bring snow from the Midwest into the Northeast. With cold air forecast along the I-95 corridor, including Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston, the first significant snow of the season is possible if all the ingredients come together. However, there is still considerable uncertainty regarding the timing of this system.

NEW YORK — Another round of bone-chilling air from the Polar Vortex ^[1] could invade the central and northeastern U.S.^[2] this weekend and potentially produce the first significant snowstorm ^[3] of the season for the Interstate 95 corridor if this cold air

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Parts of the Northeast - like New York, Philadelphia and Boston - could see their first significant snow of the season this weekend, thanks to a Polar Vortex issuing some cold air and winter weather to the I-95 corridor.

NEW YORK — Another round of bone-chilling air from the Polar Vortex ^[1] is expected to invade the central and northeastern U.S.^[2] this weekend and help produce the first significant snow ^[3] of the season for parts of the Interstate 95 corridor if this cold

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Hypothermia often occurs at very cold temperatures, but you can still be susceptible at temperatures as warm as 60 degrees.

As the start of meteorological winter is finally upon us, so is the growing risk of hypothermia and other deadly dangers associated with the cold-weather season.

Hypothermia can occur when someone is exposed to frigid temperatures for a long period of time,

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Double blast of Arctic air to slam millions, triggering health and safety concerns

Major flooding in Western Washington triggers warnings and evacuations

Washington declares State of Emergency as atmospheric river drives historic flooding, with rain more ahead

Man fatally struck by snowplow at Minneapolis airport

Major river flooding unleashed as powerful atmospheric river slams Pacific Northwest

CLOSE CALL: Footage captures moments deputy dashes across interstate to dodge incoming out-of-control car

Light pillar phenomenon creates spectacular light show in Graceville, Minnesota

La Niña winter: Polar vortex could bring bone-chilling cold, potential first significant snowstorm to Interstate 95 corridor

La Niña winter: Polar Vortex to bring bone-chilling cold and first significant snow for Interstate 95 corridor this weekend

How to prevent the risk of hypothermia this winter season

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