Powerful winter storms pummel the Northeast
Parts of the Northeast are facing hurricane-force winds and heavy snow. CBS News' Ian Lee reports, and Rob Marciano has the latest weather forecast.
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Tracking winter "bomb cyclone" snarling flights. Maps show the latest forecast
More than 51 million Americans live in areas under winter storm alerts stretching from northern Minnesota to the Eastern Seaboard.
Parts of the Northeast brace for snowstorm
Parts of the Northeast are expecting a major snowstorm over the weekend. CBS News New York meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
California storm threatens homes and holiday travel
Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides, especially in areas scorched by wildfires.
What are your chances of a white Christmas? Map shows likelihood of snow.
Northern U.S. states and higher elevations have the best chances of a white Christmas, while southern and western areas are far less likely to see snow this year.
Washington state experiences devastating flooding, Midwest braces for arctic blast
Washington state residents are bracing for possible mudslides and levee failures from floodwaters that are expected to be slow to recede.
Winter weather alerts to impact 18 million people across West and Midwest
Winter storms are forecast to bring heavy snows and bitter winds across the regions.
Temperatures hit record lows across the U.S.
Millions of Americans are dealing with record-low temperatures this weekend, and more than 12,000 residents in the Pacific Northwest are without power after high winds.
Iowa man braving cold temperatures in car
An Iowa man who spoke to CBS News about sleeping in his car with his dog during the frigid winter temperatures is now receiving support from his community. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more, and meteorologist John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
Arctic blast grips U.S. as temperatures plummet
An early season Arctic blast sent shivers through the Midwest and Northeast as temperatures tumbled far below normal. Lana Zak reports and Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
Major winter storm impacts post-Thanksgiving travel for millions
Winter storm warnings and advisories extended from Montana to Ohio, the National Weather Service said. Forecasters warned there could be airport delays and slowed traffic with snow falling at more than an inch per hour in some areas.
Tornado hits Houston area, damaging over 100 homes
More than 100 homes have been damaged after a tornado touched down in a residential area outside Houston.
Tornado batters Houston suburbs
A tornado that swept through the Houston area on Monday damaged more than 100 homes, authorities said. CBS News national reporter Karen Hua has the latest.
Southern California braces for floods
Southern California is preparing for potentially dangerous flooding as storms slam the region.
Polar vortex brings blast of cold air, early season lake effect snow. See maps.
A harsh drop in temperatures is being delivered to the eastern two thirds of the U.S. thanks to a polar vortex dipping down from the Arctic.
Parts of Midwest digging out after snow storm
Winter has thrown its first punch of the season, socking parts of the Great Lakes with over a foot of snow. Ian Lee has the latest and Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
Hurricane Melissa approaches Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa is approaching Jamaica on Tuesday, and the country's prime minister is warning about infrastructure in the region that can't withstand a Category 5 storm. CBS News' Jason Allen and meteorologist Andrew Kozak have the latest, while Dr. Kevin Brown, president of the University of Technology in Jamaica, joins with more.
Hurricane Melissa set to slam Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa is set to slam Jamaica as the island awaits the Category 5 storm's landfall. CBS News' Jason Allen has more from Kingston, while Rob Marciano has the latest forecast.
Jamaica awaits Hurricane Melissa's landfall
Jamaica is bracing for Hurricane Melissa to make landfall as the Category 5 storm heads for the island. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has the latest.
Hurricane Melissa bearing down on Jamaica as a Category 5
Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 storm on Monday, unleashing torrential rain and threatening to bring catastrophic flooding to the northern Caribbean.
Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa is on a direct path toward Jamaica and is expected to be the strongest on record to hit the island as a Category 5 storm. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports from Jamaica. Then, CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn joins with the latest forecast.
Jamaicans weigh in on Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa intensified to a Category 5 storm and is expected to make landfall in Jamaica Monday night and early Tuesday. CBS News' Jason Allen and meteorologist Jessica Burch have the latest.
Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa landfall
Hurricane Melissa was upgraded to a Category 5 storm and is expected to make landfall in Jamaica Monday night or early Tuesday. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more from Kingston, while CBS News New York meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the latest forecast.
Tropical Storm Melissa forms in the Caribbean
The Caribbean is bracing for the impact of Tropical Storm Melissa, which formed in the Atlantic Ocean. CBS News meteorologist Jessica Burch has more details.
Nor'easter flooding roads along East Coast
A powerful nor'easter is making its way up the East Coast after intense rain and damaging winds slammed the mid-Atlantic. CBS News' Rob Marciano, Tom Hanson and Zoe Mintz have the latest.
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Pentagon says about 140 U.S. service members wounded since Iran war began
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Jan. 6 police responders ask judge to let lawsuit over plaque in Capitol proceed
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JetBlue ground stop lifted soon after it began
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Jan. 6 police responders ask judge to let lawsuit over plaque in Capitol proceed
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White House aware of Gulf countries' fears about interceptor shortage, sources say
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Police are investigating after a fire on a regional bus in Kerzers, west of Switzerland's capital, killed at least six people.
White House aware of Gulf countries' fears about interceptor shortage, sources say
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Iran signaling it may deploy mines to disrupt Strait of Hormuz, U.S. sources say
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