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Severe storms across the US impact major trucking lanes, causing delays and hazards. Chicago features in 4 of the top 5 worst affected lanes.
This week, the United States is experiencing powerful storms affecting major trucking lanes, causing significant freight disruptions and danger.
WeatherOptics CEO Scott Pecoriello highlights the severity of these conditions on trucking lanes, backed with data from the program quantifying shipment delays and driver risk. (Shipment delay: % shipment delay from normal due to weather & Driver risk: 0-10 scale of road danger).
Top 5 Worst Lanes: Chicago appears in 4 of the 5 most impacted lanes, with extreme risks involving severe thunderstorms, blizzard conditions, and high winds.
1. Chicago, IL ⇄ Memphis, TN
2. Chicago, IL ⇄ Cleveland, OH
3. Buffalo, NY ⇄ Boston, MA
4. Denver, CO ⇄ Chicago, IL
5. Minneapolis, MN ⇄ Chicago, IL
Widespread Weather Impact Across Regions
The storms have brought a variety of severe conditions across different U.S. regions:
Okay , I’m convinced that Florida is a real life GTA server… these mfuckers got Aliens & Tornadoes pic.twitter.com/vW9QqFM03E
— . (@whatshisphace) January 7, 2024
🚨NEW VIDEO🚨: #Blizzard conditions hit #Kansas today, forcing the shutdown of major area highways such as Interstate 70 seen here. #KSwx
— WeatherBug (@WeatherBug) January 8, 2024
Credit: @TrooperTodKHP via Storyful pic.twitter.com/uYebHSzh6w
Additional Weather Challenges
In the Pacific Northwest, heavy snowfall has triggered blizzard warnings, with expected snowfall totals between 24-48 inches in the Oregon and Washington Cascades. The Midwest is also grappling with heavy snow, causing widespread road closures and school cancellations.
Sources: WeatherOptics CEO/LinkedIn | USA Today
As Hurricane Beryl approaches Northern Mexico, the freight industry braces for potential supply chain disruptions.
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Severe storms and tornados hit the Midwest over the weekend, leaving a trail of destruction. A Marietta, Oklahoma Dollar Tree Distribution Center is destroyed during the storm.
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