Multiple schools in Ohio could close this week
OHIO — The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has placed much of western and central Ohio under a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon into early evening.Forecasters say a strong storm system moving from the Plains into the Midwest will bring the potential for damaging winds, large hail and a few tornadoes to portions of the lower...
Multiple schools in Illinois could close this week
ILLINOIS — The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has placed portions of Illinois under a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5)for severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon into early evening.Forecasters say strong to severe storms are expected to develop across parts of the middle Mississippi Valley, including western, central and southern Illinois, as a powerful storm system moves from the Plains...
Multiple schools in Indiana could close this week
INDIANA — The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has placed much of Indiana under a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5)for severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon into early evening.Forecasters say severe storms are expected to develop across portions of the middle Mississippi Valley and lower Ohio Valley, including parts of Indiana, as a strong weather system moves from the Plains...
Many homes and businesses without power in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — As of Wednesday evening, 1,603 homes and businesses remain without electricity across Pennsylvania, according to the latest outage data. The number represents 0.02% of the 6,705,864 customers tracked statewide.Pennsylvania currently ranks eighth in the nation for the total number of reported outages and 16th for the percentage of customers affected.Among the state’s 67 counties, Susquehanna County reports...
Measurable snowfall possible in Maryland this weekend
MARYLAND — A developing storm system moving across the western United States could bring accumulating snow to parts of Maryland late Sunday into Monday, but forecasters say the outcome will depend heavily on the storm’s track and the availability of cold air.According to AccuWeather meteorologists, the system is expected to move south along the West Coast on Thursday, cross...
Multiple inches of snow possible in Kentucky this weekend
KENTUCKY — A developing storm system moving across the western United States could bring wintry weather to parts of Kentucky late this weekend into early next week, but forecasters say several factors will determine whether the state sees accumulating snow or mostly rain.According to AccuWeather meteorologists, the storm is expected to move south along the West Coast on Thursday,...
Buc-ee’s to construct two new locations in Georgia
GEORGIA — Buc-ee’s fans in Georgia will soon have another nearby travel stop option, as the popular Texas-based convenience store chain prepares to open new locations close to the state line and within Georgia itself.A new Buc-ee’s is currently in development in Monroe County, Georgia, off Interstate 75 on Rumble Road in west-central Georgia. The site is located roughly...
Multiple schools in Wisconsin could close Thursday
WISCONSIN — A Winter Weather Advisory and hazardous travel forecast for parts of Wisconsin could force school districts across the state to cancel classes or delay openings on Thursday as accumulating snow and deteriorating road conditions create risks for students and staff, weather officials said.The National Weather Service has issued advisories for much of central, north-central and northeast Wisconsin,...
Oklahoma middle school employee arrested after using THC pen on campus
OKLAHOMA — A Bethany Middle School employee was arrested Wednesday after police say the individual was caught using a THC vape device on school property.According to the Bethany Police Department, officers responded to the school after receiving a report that an employee had been using a THC vape in a bathroom inside the building.An investigation determined the employee was...
Two people dead following vehicle crash on I-75 in Georgia
GEORGIA — A 61-year-old woman and a 2-year-old boy were killed in a four-vehicle crash Wednesday evening on I-75 South at Sardis Church Road in Macon.According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the collision involved four vehicles and resulted in two fatalities and multiple injuries. Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones confirmed the woman and toddler died in the crash....
