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Multiple states were expected to see snow on Tuesday, while widespread freeze warnings spanned the southern U.S.
With the winter season upon us, winter weather warnings are bound to arise. The primary goal of a weather event warning is to help keep residents safe during a winter storm. The National Weather Service (NWS) has created a set list of criteria for when they issue a Winter Storm Warning.
The strong storms and declining temperatures that come with winter can cause significant winds. When they get strong enough, the National Weather Service issues gale warnings for communities near water.
Multiple states across the U.S. have been hit with winter storm warnings, issued by the National Weather Service (NWS), which could bring up to 10 inches of snow in some areas, from Tuesday morning into the afternoon and in some cases, even Wednesday through to Thursday night.
The National Weather Service tailors its winter warnings based on what’s considered “disruptive weather” for each region of the U.S.
Several public and private schools across the United States will open after a two-hour delay on Monday, authorities have said.
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for Northwest Indiana and the northern suburbs while much of the Chicago area has been downgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory.