‘Life Threatening’ Blizzard Expected In The Midwest—Here’s Where Severe Weather Is Forecast This Weekend

Topline A series of “life threatening” winter weather is forecast in the Midwest while the East Coast faces threats of flooding through the weekend, the National Weather Service said Friday, with possible record breaking low temperatures projected across the U.S. Daily low temperature records could be broken or tied across the U.S.

entering next week. Key Facts “Dangerous” cold temperatures and travel conditions are expected across Iowa from Friday evening through Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service, including a projected blizzard with winds as strong as 45 miles per hour that could cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes.

Flood warnings have been issued from North Carolina through Massachusetts, where severe flooding—water as high as 3 feet—could affect Suffolk and Nassau counties in New York. Heavy winds and other severe weather conditions are expected to impact the South, with forecasts of tornadoes or hail for northern Alabama and Mississippi on Friday, while other cities, including Memphis, Atlanta, Jacksonville and New Orleans, will likely face thunderstorms with strong winds.

Winter storm advisories have also been issued for the West Coast, with snow and strong, cold winds expected across the Pacific Northwest and the Lake Tahoe, California, area. Surprising Fact About 240 daily low temperatures could be broken or tied across the U.S. through Tuesday, according to CNN . Several wind chill advisories have been issued for portions of the U.S., including South Dakota and Montana, where temperatures could feel as low as 50 degrees and 70 degrees, respectively, according to the National Weather Service.

The lowest temperature ever recorded in Montana is 70 degrees, which was set in 1954. Big Number 1,691. That’s how many flights have been canceled across the U.S. on Friday, according to FlightAware.com . Just over 1,400 other flights have been delayed. What To Watch For New York City, Philadelphia and Boston are under coastal flood watches through Saturday afternoon.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills issued a state of emergency Thursday, amid concerns rain in the state could result in water levels reaching as high as 17 feet by Saturday. Further Reading Major Eastern U.S. Storm Causes ‘Significant Damage’ ( Forbes ).