Here is the color code: Orange = blizzard warning.  Note: I expect the blizzard warning to be expanded.  Pink = winter storm warning  Bright green = flood warning  Gold = high wind warning  Magenta = "Red Flag Warning" (high wildfire danger forecast) Burnt orange = extreme heat warning  Brown = high wind watch  Purple = winter weather advisory  Sand = wind advisory  Deep blue and light turquoise = freeze warnings  Here are the incredible snowfall forecasts with this storm.  Here is a  close-up of the official NWS snowfall forecast.  People will be snowed in for days! Power will be out in many areas. This will be a major disaster and I urge you to prepare accordingly.  Here are the peak gusts forecast with this storm.  This storm will be a record breaker. Please prepare accordingly.

In addition to the blizzard from the northern Great Plains to the Great Lakes, there is an enhanced risk of strong tornadoes in the area in yellow in the South.  Scroll down for Monday's outlook.  It is time to ensure you are prepared for power outages and for sheltering in case a tornado warning is issued.  Not only is there the inherent risk presented by tornadoes, in this case the risk will be enhanced because of their fast movement along the ground; meaning you may have less time than usual to take cover if a tornado warning is issued for your area.  The yellow area is within a larger area of significant tornado risk (brown). The hatching means that if a tornado occurs, it could be strong (which meteorologists define as EF-2 or stronger).  The risk in the area from Chattanooga and Atlanta south to the Gulf will be after midnight Eastern time.  Damaging Wind Risk The area in pink has a high  risk of thunderstorm generated wind gusts of 60 mph or str...

Here is the color code: Orange = blizzard warning.  Note: I expect the blizzard warning to be expanded.  Pink = winter storm warning  Bright green = flood warning  Gold = high wind warning  Magenta = "Red Flag Warning" (high wildfire danger forecast) Burnt orange = extreme heat warning  Brown = high wind watch  Purple = winter weather advisory  Sand = wind advisory  I will have a separate post early this afternoon pertaining to the tornado/damaging wind threat for Sunday and Monday. 

Here is the current NWS watch/warning map with the color key: Orange = blizzard warning.  Note: I expect the blizzard warning to be expanded.  Pink = winter storm warning  Bright green = flood warning  Gold = high wind warning  Magenta = "Red Flag Warning" (high wildfire danger forecast) Burnt orange = extreme heat warning  Brown = high wind watch  Purple = winter weather advisory  Sand = wind advisory  Incredible amounts of snow are forecast in the Great Lakes Region accompanied by wind gusts up to 60 mph! Power outages will result and some areas will be cut-off from the rest of the world for days or even a week.  Reminder: I provide additional storm coverage @usweatherexpert on Twitter/X. Snowfall Forecast Peak Wind Gust Forecast  In addition, there is a serious risk of damaging thunderstorm winds and accompanying tornadoes.  Tornado and Severe Thunderstorm Forecast The red and, especially, the purple areas have a serious ris...

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