Today’s top weather news: Tough travel expected in Northeast due to powerful winter storm

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Parts of Northeast face potential for ‘high-impact winter storm’

Parts of the Ohio Valley are now included in a slew of winter weather alerts issued in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast with forecasters saying parts of the region face the potential for a ‘high-impact’ winter storm.

The powerful storm system is expected to blast the region with snowbeneficial rain and strong winds that could wreak havoc on travel.

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

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

The region could experience up to 20 inches of rain in some spots, raising fears of life-threatening flash flooding and mud and debris flows.

Iceland volcano erupted again, spewing lava from fissure

Scientists in Iceland are closely monitoring the latest volcanic eruption, which began late Wednesday on the Reykjanes Peninsula. Cameras positioned around the 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.

Watch: Passengers scream as Florida-bound plane hits severe turbulence

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

A passenger on the flight caught the order on video, which shows objects flying up into the air before landing all about the cabin, as the plane’s altitude drops.

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