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Lake Michigan, Lake Shore Flooding, Chicago, IL – 4/14/2018
Chicago and surrounding areas along Lake Michigan are experiencing flooding from intense easterly winds associated with a low pressure system in the Midwest. Wave heights of 12-18 feet were expected on top of elevated water levels from the strong push of east winds. Jesse Walters and Tammy King of JWSevereWeather documented the event from Oak…
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Monster Waves on Lake Superior, Superior WI – 4/14/2018
Major winter storm is causing winds of 40 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 50 MPH. The strong winds caused monster waves to form on Lake Superior. Wave heights of 15 to 20 feet were common. The winds being so strong I had to hand hold the camera for some of the shots, and…
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Twin Cities Historical Spring Blizzard 4/14/2018
Footage Documenting a truly Rare and Historical Severe Blizzard That Hit the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area on Saturday April 14th 2018. Highlighting impacts of travelers stuck in place by the hundreds,Blizzard conditions,Cars off road,Mail Man in Shorts in Knee Deep Snow,Plows Struggling to hold back 3 foot drifts near downtown Minneapolis! Shot Description 1. Rare…
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Blizzard conditions create Friday the 13th Mayhem Pileup On i-94 in Freeport, MN
Friday the 13th lived up to it’s reputation in westerns Stearns County, MN. Around the town of Freeport on Interstate 94 a Multi-Vehicle pile up shut down the east bound lanes for several hours as crews worked to clear out the wrecks. Lots of footage of the blizzard like conditions as the area is on…
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Deep Hail Accumulation covers Central Iowa – 4/13/2018
Up to 2 inch of hail accumulation in the town of Gowrie in central Iowa. Up to quarter size hail was reported and it had 100% ground coverage according to emergency management. The hail caused driving issues and was deep enough that they could shovel and plow the hail. Shot Description Various shots of hail…
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Colby, KS Blizzard Begins – 4/13/2018
Major late season blizzard mows through the high plains, dumping heavy wind-driven snow across portions of Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, and Kansas. Numerous highways were closed due to whiteout conditions that lead to dozens of crashes across the region. Winds gusted over 70mph along I-70 in Colorado leading to the closure of the interstate from the…
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Perfect Warm Spring Weather, Flushing Meadows Park, Corona, NY – 4/13/2018
Spring warmth finally arrives in the New York City Metro after many weeks of below normal temperatures. Shot Description Shot 1: Couple lays on the grass under the Cherry Blossoms in Flushing Meadows Park. The Flushing Meadows Unisphere is in the background. Shots 2-3: People out and about enjoying the spring warmth, and the blooming…
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Maricopa, AZ Blowing Dust & Low Visibility – 4/12/2018
B-roll of strong winds and blowing dust that reduced visibility at times down to zero. Shot Description Shot 1 – 0 to 20 seconds (WITH GREAT NAT SOUND!): Wide shot of a major road in Maricopa getting hit with strong winds and blowing dust. Visibility goes from decent down to zero quickly, forcing drivers to…
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Stearns County, MN Slick Roads – 4/8/2018
On the northern side of the latest winter system that impacted Minnesota, as soon as the sun went down the roads became slick where even emergency crews had a hard time driving. B-Roll from Saint Cloud and Saint Joseph, MN of the slick roads, ambulance fish tailing with lights and sirens on, vehicle rolled…
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Heavy Spring Snow In Northern Iowa – 4/8/2018
Late spring snowfall brings heavy snow to northern Iowa. Up to one inch per hour snow rates. Snow totals of 4-8 inches could drop in this area today and tonight. SID: TJ Kleckner