The National Weather Service is warning of ‘Extremely Critical’ fire weather in six states as 70 mph winds threaten rapid wildfire spread.

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A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 4:03 a.m. EST for dense fog until 10 a.m. EST for Emmet, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Leelanau, Antrim, Otsego, Montmorency, Alpena,

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The National Weather Service is making sweeping changes to the designation of regional fire areas of northwestern California, which will have the result of changing communication to the public

Commuters across Connecticut should prepare for icy sidewalks and roads Tuesday morning as a storm brings light snow and freezing drizzle, the National Weather Service said. In a special weather statement, the agency said spotty freezing may develop across the southern half of the state ahead of an approaching warm front late Monday into Tuesday.

Dense fog, rain and the possibility for more snow — all in store for Long Island over the coming days, according to the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service reports another round of snow will bring light to moderate accumulations to the mountains Tuesday night and Wednesday.Active winter