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Jan 24 2025WEATHER

Ireland and the U. K. Face Record Winds in Storm Éowyn

Ireland and parts of the U. K. are having a tough time with Storm Éowyn causing record-breaking winds. In Ireland, wind gusts hit 114 mph in County Galway. ESB Networks reported that over 715, 000 homes, businesses, and farms were without power. Scottish Power also reported around 15, 000 customers

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Jan 24 2025WEATHER

Schools in South Carolina Delay Opening on Friday

Winter weather has caused some schools in South Carolina to adjust their schedules for Friday, January 24. Snow and ice are clearing, but safety remains a priority. Many districts will start classes two hours later than usual. This delay allows roads to be assessed and gives everyone more time to tr

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Jan 24 2025WEATHER

Volcano Bay Shut Down Again: Weather Woes Continue

It's happened again! Universal Orlando Resort has called off another weekend at Volcano Bay, the popular water theme park, due to those pesky low temperatures and nasty weather making their way through Central Florida. This time, Mother Nature has caused the park to close its doors on Friday, Januar

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Jan 24 2025WEATHER

Electricity Comes Back Slowly After Cold Snap

As the sun rose on Wednesday, chilly air filled homes that had lost power in the capital area. DEMCO initially reported about 2, 600 customers without electricity in Livingston Parish. By mid-morning, the number dropped to zero. Entergy reported a similar situation in Ascension and East Baton Rouge

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Jan 24 2025WEATHER

Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park Keeps Guests Waiting Due to Chilly Weather

Feeling a bit chilly? So is Disney's Blizzard Beach water park! They've decided to keep the gates closed for a couple more days as Central Florida continues to experience some unusually cold temperatures. Initially slated to reopen on January 22, the park will now remain closed until Friday, January

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Jan 23 2025WEATHER

Florida's Surprise Snow: What's Going On?

Florida, land of sunshine and warmth, is getting a chilly surprise. While the state is famous for its heat and humidity, it's experiencing something quite unusual: snow. You read that right! Snow in the Sunshine State. This isn't the first time it's happened, but it's still pretty rare. The last tim

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Jan 23 2025WEATHER

South Under Siege: Unusual Winter Blast

Imagine the Southern US covered in a blanket of snow. That's what happened recently when a massive winter storm hit the region. Governors took action, declaring states of emergency due to the severe weather. Tragically, this harsh event caused multiple deaths. New Orleans experienced its coldest eve

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Jan 23 2025WEATHER

Winter Weather Sweeps Through South: Schools Close

The South is experiencing a historic winter storm, leading to extreme cold and hazardous travel conditions. Many schools have shut down due to the weather. Florida and Georgia are some of the states affected, with school closures across multiple counties. In Texas, cities like Houston and Dallas hav

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Jan 23 2025WEATHER

Flying Out of BTR and MSY? Think Again!

Ever thought about flying out of Baton Rouge or New Orleans? Well, think again! The winter weather has brought a lot of snow, and it's causing big problems at the airports. The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, or BTR, has canceled most of its morning flights. Their website says that flights before

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Jan 23 2025WEATHER

Snow Storm Upends Basketball Schedules

It was a chilly surprise for basketball fans as Winter Storm Enzo left a record snowfall in southern states. The NBA had to postpone the Milwaukee Bucks vs. New Orleans Pelicans game because New Orleans wasn't ready for snow. The city usually has warm weather, so clearing big snow piles isn't someth

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