Today’s best weather news: Rough travel is expected in the Northeast due to a severe winter storm

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Parts of the Northeast face potential for ‘severe winter storm’

Parts of Ohio Valley is now included in a number of winter weather reports issued in middle of the Atlantic Ocean and Northeast with forecasters saying parts of the region face the potential for a “strong” winter storm.

The potent storm system is expected to blast the region with it snowbeneficial rain and strong win that can create chaos on trips.

This graphic shows the expected rainfall in the Northeast.

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Atmospheric river puts California on alert for life-threatening flash floods, debris flows

A strong and powerful atmospheric river is expected to bring extreme amounts of rain and snow to northern California and southern Oregon over the weekend.

The region could see up to 20 inches of rain in some places, raising fears of life-threatening flash floods and mud and debris flows.

This graphic shows the flood threat in the West through Friday.

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Iceland’s volcano erupted again, spewing lava from fissures

Scientists in Iceland are closely monitoring the latest volcanic eruption, which began late Wednesday on the Reykjanes peninsula. Cameras located around Sundhnúkur volcano captured stunning images of the eruption lighting up the night sky shortly before midnight.

Local authorities declared a state of emergency and ensured that residents and tourists were safely evacuated from the potential danger zone.

Lava spews from volcanic fissure in Iceland

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Watch: Passengers scream as plane to Florida hits severe turbulence

Passengers on a recent Scandinavian Airlines flight heading to Miami experienced a travel nightmare when their plane hit severe turbulence.

A passenger on the plane captured the ordeal on video, which shows objects flying into the air before landing around the cabin as the plane’s altitude drops.

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