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Photos: From California to NY, coast-to-coast storms ravage US
Components of the Northeast are gearing up for what could possibly be very heavy snow Tuesday, after tornadoes and different highly effective winds swept by way of components of the Southern Plains and the Midwest, killing at the very least one particular person in Oklahoma, and a few Michigan residents confronted a sixth consecutive day with out energy following final week’s ice storm.
In California, the Nationwide Climate Service stated winter storms will proceed shifting into the state by way of Wednesday.
A storm system produced at the very least 4 tornadoes because it moved throughout central and northeastern Illinois on Monday, together with two that fashioned in suburbs west of Chicago, authorities stated. Preliminary experiences recommended injury there was restricted to fallen bushes or shingles torn from buildings, stated Rafal Ogorek, a meteorologist within the Chicago workplace of the Nationwide Climate Service.
At the very least one particular person was killed and three others injured after a twister touched down Sunday evening in far western Oklahoma close to the city of Cheyenne, the place 20 properties had been broken and 4 others destroyed, Roger Mills County Emergency Supervisor Levi Blackketter reported.
Statewide, Oklahoma officers obtained experiences of 55 individuals who suffered weather-related accidents from space hospitals.
Officers in Norman, Oklahoma, confirmed 12 weather-related accidents after tornadoes and wind gusts as excessive as 145 km/h (90 mph) had been reported within the state Sunday evening. The winds toppled bushes and energy strains, closed roads and broken properties and companies round Norman and Shawnee.
Lessons had been cancelled Monday at two broken elementary colleges, stated Norman Police Chief Kevin Foster.
Greater than 76,000 clients misplaced energy in Oklahoma, however most had it restored by Monday morning, Oklahoma’s Workplace of Emergency Administration reported.
Blizzard warnings went into impact Monday within the Sierra Nevada vary as extra rounds of rain and snow moved into California and Nevada.
The brand new collection of storms arrived at the same time as components of California had been nonetheless digging out from final week’s highly effective storm, which added to an enormous snowpack left by a siege of “atmospheric rivers” in December and January.
Los Angeles County declared a chilly climate alert for valley and mountain areas north of LA as in a single day temperatures had been anticipated to plunge under freezing for a lot of the week. Shelters had been opened for residents who don’t have entry to heat areas.
A winter storm warning lined components of the northeastern US, together with Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Rhode Island, with heavy snow forecast by way of Tuesday afternoon.
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Jamie Lee Curtis fights back tears on ‘Tonight Show’ over California wildfire ‘catastrophe’ near her home: ‘It’s f–king gnarly, guys’
Jamie Lee Curtis fought back tears as she detailed the “catastrophe” of the Palisades Fire near her California home when she appeared on “The Tonight Show” Wednesday.
“As you know, where I live is on fire right now. Literally, the entire city of the Pacific Palisades is burning. I flew here last night. I was on the plane and started getting texts. It’s f–king gnarly, you guys,” Curtis said.
“It’s a catastrophe in Southern California. Obviously there has been horrific fires in many places. This is literally where I live. Everything.”
Curtis said she had “many, many, many” friends who have lost their homes in the devastation of the fires.
“It’s a really awful situation,” she added.
The 66-year-old added she was flying home first thing Thursday to be with her family and friends.
The Academy Award-winning actress, who lives in Los Angeles with her husband Christopher Guest, took to Instagram earlier Wednesday to share with her followers that her home was “possibly” on fire.
“My community and possibly my home is on fire,” the actress wrote in the post. “My family is safe. Many of my friends will lose their homes. Many other communities as well.”
“Take care of each other,” she told her followers. “Stay out of the way and let the firefighters do their work. Pray if you believe in it and even if you don’t, pray for those who do.”
Stay up to date with the NYP’s coverage of the terrifying LA-area fires
The Emmy winner is one of tens of thousands of people who have been forced to flee their homes in Pacific Palisades and neighboring areas.
Four fires have exploded in Los Angeles County, taking over 27,000 acres of land with zero containment in the Palisades, Eaton and Sunset fires.
The Hurst Fire is 10 percent contained, officials announced.
The fires are being fueled by strong winds, “dry fuels” and low humidity.
The “Halloween” star isn’t the only Hollywood figure whose home is under threat due to the fires.
Harrison Ford was seen talking to police as he attempted to get through to check on his $12.6 million Brentwood home he had evacuated because of the raging blaze.
Ford’s “Star Wars” co-star Mark Hamill was forced to flee his Malibu home Tuesday as the fire bore down on the area.
The 73-year-old actor detailed his hour-long “last minute” evacuation from Malibu as he experienced the most horrific fire since 1993.
Other LA-based celebrities have been forced to evacuate their homes amid the crisis, including “This Is Us” star Mandy Moore, “Schitt’s Creek” star Eugene Levy and “Once Upon a Time in America” actor James Woods.
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Maps: See how large the California wildfires are
Multiple major wildfires are leaving a trail of destruction and death in the Los Angeles area.
A handful of wildfires kicked up Tuesday, powered by high winds and dry conditions , and have exploded in size. As of Tuesday afternoon, 2 people have been killed and more than 80,000 people have been evacuated.
Follow live coverage here.
The maps below show the size and status of the fires. They will be updated frequently.
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AIR7 video offers aerial view of wildfires' destruction in LA County: WATCH LIVE
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Aerial video from AIR7 on Wednesday morning offered one of the first overhead glimpses at the devastation caused by multiple wildfires in Los Angeles County.
Footage from the helicopter showed the destructive path of the Eaton Fire near Altadena, which resulted in at least two fatalities while destroying more than 100 structures and burning more than 2,200 acres.
Shortly after 9:30 a.m., the aircraft’s perspective showed several two-story homes burning in the area of Lilac Canyon Lane, located in a residential neighborhood near the north end of Lincoln Avenue. Many nearby houses were smoldering.
Meanwhile, another ABC7 helicopter was over Pacific Palisades, where massive plumes of smoke continued to rise above burning homes in the foothills. Other structures were completely destroyed.
Houses were also on fire near Topanga Canyon Boulevard, the major artery that stretches from the San Fernando Valley to Pacific Coast Highway.
Media and fire department aircraft were mostly grounded Tuesday due to dangerous conditions caused by a powerful windstorm in the region.
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