El Paso prepares to move migrants ahead of winter storm
El Paso and other Texas cities are preparing to move migrants seeking asylum off the streets and into warm shelters as temperatures plummet below freezing.
Weather
Weather conditions across the U.S. mean bomb cyclones are possible. What are they?
Regions across the U.S. are expected to get record low temperatures, wind chills and heavy snow, which could make for dangerous conditions for travel and simply being outside.
A powerful storm system puts many would-be travelers' plans on ice
A big winter storm is creating headaches for travelers and airlines across much of the country. It will affect dozens of states — if not with snow — then with bitter cold.
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The U.S. announced it will send a Patriot missile air defense system to Ukraine. Congress mulls a massive government funding measure. A massive winter storm is affecting much of the country.
How to keep safe as extreme winter weather approaches
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with meteorologist Eric Ahasic about the extreme cold weather hitting much of the eastern half of the U.S.
Airlines have started rebooking flights across the U.S. as winter weather intensifies
Several airlines are waiving the fees to change flights as snow storms, high winds and low temperatures are expected across the U.S.
A severe arctic storm could threaten holiday travel across the U.S.
Biting wind and heavy snow are expected across 17 states this week, sending temperatures plummeting as low as minus 30 F in some areas. Blizzard conditions could hit the Upper Midwest on Thursday.
'Derechos,' or fierce windstorms, are becoming regulars in the Midwest
Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are pretty common in the Midwest and the Great Plains. "Derechos," or fierce windstorms, are becoming a well-known weather phenomenon.
A winter storm is expected to cause widespread travel disruptions
A big winter storm is poised to move across most of the U.S. and cause widespread travel disruptions and other hassles.
The first day of winter arrives this week, marked by the solstice
The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, and happens when the Northern Hemisphere is pointing away from the sun.