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Nor'easter Remains a Wind Machine A strong Nor'easter continues to crank across the northeastern U.S. today, October 17, after "bombing out" last night over New England. This means the central atmospheric pressure of the storm dropped like a bomb – falling at least 24 millibars in 24 hours or less...

On today's FreightWaves NOW, Nick Austin brings today's weather update, Kyle Cunningham talks national freight volumes, and Seth Holm delivers the news surrounding the economic conditions in the transportation sector.

Whipping winds and rain Ground and air freight will likely be delayed in the Northeast as a wet Nor'easter develops later today, October 16. Since FreightWaves first reported on the potential storm yesterday, the forecast hasn't changed much. However, the National Weather Service did add a Wind...

An autumn Nor'easter is about to slam the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions. This is the second Nor'easter of the season. Several communities on the U.S. East Coast are still recovering from costly beach erosion due to last week's storm – Tropical Storm Melissa. Although this next Nor'easter...

Heavy rain will hit several states across the southern U.S. today, October 15. Drivers will have to be careful, and shippers should expect minor delays. Southern Soaker Occasional rounds of heavy rain from Texas to the Carolinas will reduce visibility and slow down drivers at times today and...

Winter came early and with a vengeance in the northern Plains this year. A record-setting snowstorm slammed the Dakotas and western Minnesota for three days last week, in mid-October, before fading over the weekend. North Dakota got hit the hardest. It was a storm that will be hard for many people...

I hope all of you had a wonderful weekend! As drivers get back to the grind today, October 14, they will, in all likelihood, run into scattered rain showers and thunderstorms from Texas to the Carolinas. The good news is that any delays should be minor. Also, most storms will not contain large hail...

For the past two days, a major early season storm has been dumping huge amounts of snow in the northern Rockies and northern Great Plains in the U.S., and causing road closures and power outages in southern Canada. Parts of Montana like West Yellowstone, Lewistown, Homestake Pass, Helena and Pony...

The snowstorm that pounded Montana and Wyoming yesterday will continue its journey across central portions of North and South Dakota today, October 10. It will produce several inches of additional snowfall through tonight in places like Bismarck, Minot, Pierre and Rapid City. What to Expect Rain...

Super Typhoon Hagibis – with winds cranking back up to 160 mph – is still trudging northward across the western Pacific Ocean toward Japan. It will lose some steam by the weekend, but could still remain a threat to supply chains, lives and properties. Storm History Hagibis – pronounced HAH-guh-...

An early season snowstorm continues to plow through northern Rockies, lasting through tonight and early Thursday, October 9. FreightWaves has been reporting on this impending storm since the beginning of the week. Winter Storm Watches and Warnings posted by the National Weather Service (NWS) will...

A significant early season snowstorm will intensify later today, October 8, in the northern Rockies, lasting through tomorrow night/early Thursday, October 10. FreightWaves first reported on this potential storm on October 7. Delays are inevitable, and drivers should avoid the region if possible....

Wet start to the week Look for a few thunderstorms and rainy weather at times today, Oct. 7, from the Tennessee Valley all the way to New England. This is due to a cold front moving through the eastern United States. The rain will slow down drivers a bit, but there is good news – the chance of...

A railroad bridge used by Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) has collapsed into the Grand River in Missouri. Unbelievable. pic.twitter.com/2kPJqTtR5D — Jeff Nail (@jeffnail2) October 2, 2019 According to the Railway Track and Structures (RT&S) website, Norfolk Southern has suspended service in...

Southwest soaking Heavy rainfall could drench portions of New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle later today, October 3, and tonight, producing an additional one to three inches. This will happen in some areas hit by torrential rains yesterday. Due to potential flash flooding, drivers may run into...