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Possible temperatures near 30°F are forecast for parts of Iowa and Nebraska from late Friday night through Saturday morning. The alert advises protecting sensitive plants and exposed water pipes.
TfL reports minor delays on part of the District Line as a track fault at Southfields is being fixed. The rest of the line is reported to have good service.
A Freeze Warning covers portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin until 9 AM CDT on October 17, with temperatures as low as 28°F. The source advises protecting tender plants; additional details beyond the supplied alert were not included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.
A freeze warning covers portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas until 9 AM CDT. The source reports temperatures as low as 30°F and advises protecting tender plants; it also notes possible harm to crops, sensitive vegetation, and unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Environment Canada reported strong winds expected or occurring, with northwesterly gusts up to 110 km/h through Friday morning. The warning names Bay of Exploits, Bonavista Peninsula and Bonavista North.
A freeze warning covers Kingman County, with temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s expected from 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. The alert says frost or freezing conditions could kill crops and sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
A freeze warning covers the San Luis Valley from midnight until 9 AM MDT Friday, with temperatures in the lower to mid-20s expected. The source warns that a hard freeze could end the growing season and harm crops, sensitive vegetation, and unprotected plumbing; it advises protecting plants and pipes.
A broken-down car blocked one lane of the eastbound A12 at the Gainsborough Road junction in Waltham Forest, causing slow traffic and queues toward Temple Mills Lane. The source advises caution and says to expect delays.
The National Weather Service issued a warning for flash flooding across parts of Borden and Scurry Counties, Texas, with life-threatening flooding reported as ongoing or expected shortly. The warning was set to remain in effect until 4:15 PM CDT.
Radar indicated heavy rain and ongoing or imminent flooding across parts of Nolan and Taylor counties, affecting roads, underpasses, and low-lying areas. The warning was active until 7:00 PM CDT.
A freeze warning covers portions of central, north central, southwest, and west central Nebraska until 10:00 AM CDT on October 17. The alert advises protecting tender plants and outdoor pipes from sub-freezing temperatures.
A flood watch covers parts of northwest Texas and the Panhandle through 3 PM CDT, with flash flooding possible in the listed counties. The alert reports more rain expected and advises monitoring forecasts and being prepared to act if flash flood warnings are issued.
The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning for portions of central, east-central, and northeast Wisconsin until 9 AM CDT on October 17, with temperatures of 24 to 32 degrees expected. The alert warns of possible damage to crops, sensitive vegetation, and unprotected outdoor plumbing, and advises protecting tender plants.
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A freeze watch covers Ellis and Harper Counties from late Friday night through Saturday morning, with sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. The source says frost and freeze conditions could harm crops and sensitive vegetation and advises protecting tender plants.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Sumatera Utara from 01:20 to 04:20 WIB on 16 October 2026. The source warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Sumatera Utara from 16 October 2026, 01:20 WIB, with conditions expected to improve by 04:20 WIB. The source warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advises vigilance and limiting outdoor activities.
The warning covers parts of South Dakota and northeast Wyoming, with sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 expected from 9 p.m. October 15 to 9 a.m. MDT October 16. Frost and freeze conditions could harm crops and sensitive vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
An unplanned electricity outage is listed as active in El Dorado County, California, affecting 258 customers. The source attributes it to public safety.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Papua from 16 October 2026, 02:45 to 05:45 WIT, including Raimbawi, Yapen Timur, and Yapen Utara. The forecast warns of reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast from 02:45 to 05:45 WIT on 16 October 2026 in Raimbawi, Yapen Timur, and Yapen Utara, Papua. The forecast notes possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advises the public to take precautions.
The National Weather Service in Jackson issued a Red Flag Warning for the listed counties from 9 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday, with a Fire Weather Watch from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. The source reports gusty north winds, low humidity, critically dry fuels, and potential for fires to spread rapidly.
The National Weather Service in Jackson issued a Fire Weather Watch for the listed counties, effective Saturday morning through evening; the source also says a Red Flag Warning is in effect Friday from 9 AM to 8 PM CDT. It cites strong north winds, low humidity, and critically dry fuels, warning that fires could spread rapidly.
A Freeze Watch covers Crosby and Lynn Counties, with sub-freezing temperatures possible from late Friday night through Saturday morning. The alert advises protecting tender plants.
The National Weather Service in Shreveport issued a fire-weather warning covering portions of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas, effective from 10 a.m. Friday to 1 a.m. CDT Saturday. The source cites gusty winds, low relative humidity, and critically dry fuels, and advises against outdoor burning and following fire restrictions.
The National Weather Service warned of life-threatening flash flooding in Borden, southeastern Dawson, northwestern Howard, and northeastern Martin counties until 3:15 p.m. CDT. Radar indicated heavy rain, with flash flooding ongoing or expected shortly.
A freeze warning covers portions of the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles, with temperatures as low as 26°F expected from 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. The source says frost and freezing conditions could kill crops and sensitive vegetation or damage exposed plumbing, and advises protecting tender plants.
