Weather and Critical Events

Heat wave spreading across dozens of states

Drivers in nearly two dozen states dealing with dangerous heat, humidity

Busiest port in the world, Shanghai, may have to deal with tropical storm-related delays

Heat index to crack 105° in many U.S. cities, while a Tropical Storm spins near eastern Asia

Barry may flood more of the deep South, dangerous heat spreads elsewhere

Carriers steering clear of Louisiana due to precarious weather conditions can start accepting loads into the state again.

Hundreds of thousands lost power, levees breached, but overall Barry wasn’t so bad

In the wake of Hurricane Barry, Brian Aoaeh writes about the disruption to supply chains that hurricanes and flooding can do. In particular, the state of Louisiana and its ports are critical to the U.S. agriculture and energy industries.

Several more inches of rainfall for parts of the South due to slow-moving Barry

States of emergency declared as Tropical Storm Barry approaches Gulf coast

Union Pacific’s (NYSE: UNP) intermodal rail service saw average speeds sink to a two-year low in the second quarter, with shippers and intermodal marketing companies reporting extensive delays in getting their freight from the railroad. The service hit came during an overall lull for West Coast container imports. And many of the delays were due […]

A suspension “until further notice” of the latest round of draft restrictions on ships using the Panama Canal was issued yesterday by the Canal Authority. Dry conditions are likely to continue throughout July and may last to the end of the year.

At least 250,000 barrels a day of crude immediately affected by Tropical Storm Barry

Significant tropical disturbance likely heading to Gulf coast soon

Parts of the Big Easy could be underwater later this week

Potential Tropical Storm Barry, feeling like 105°+ in many cities

Trucker to get nearly $200,000 in refusal-to-drive case

Excessive heat in the South, potential storm in the Gulf

Stormy in the Plains, road repairs after California quakes

Governor Gavin Newsom requests federal assistance from President Trump

Bigger “follow up” earthquake possible in California

Magnitude 6.4 quake shakes southern California 4th of July morning

Hurricane Barbara still spinning, Florida is sizzling

Late harvests, unplanted seeds add up to higher shipping volumes

100-degree heat in the Sunshine State, Hurricane Barbara a force in the Pacific

Brian Aoaeh has written a thought-provoking commentary on the impact of climate change on supply chains, and what governments, companies and startups can do to mitigate supply chain disruptions.

Hurricane Barbara getting stronger in the Pacific

Barge grain movements on Mississippi 85 percent lower than a year ago

Barge traffic resuming on Mississippi, Tropical Storm Barbara spinning in Pacific

Fires burning out west, stormy in the High Plains, Alvin in the Pacific

Vehicles temporarily banned, wildfires spark during intense European heat wave

Large fires still blazing out west, Alvin spins over the Pacific

Container ports at risk of earthquake aftershocks

Wildfires, severe storms, and an earthquake are today’s weather headlines

Wildfires have burned hundreds of thousands of acres this year in western states

Wildfire risk increases out west, flooding continues on the Mississippi

Barge movement update, severe storm potential, stifling heat

Tens of thousands of acres already scorched by wildfires in the West this year.

Summer in the Rockies starts with several inches of snowfall

Snow, severe storms, sizzling heat on tap for Thursday

Additional storms and flooding likely along the Mississippi River

Historic flooding in the Midwest and poor demand from electric utilities are stranding coal hoppers west of the Mississippi, pushing up prices for storing railcars. The American Association of Railroads said last week that weekly coal volumes were down 16 percent from a year earlier to 71,526. The week prior number of 70,737 railcars marked […]

Hundreds of barges carrying grains still waiting to be exported

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake rocks parts of Japan

Super-size hail, wicked winds possible in the Plains

Several U.S. cities could end up with flooded streets today.

India’s largest commercial port in potential path of Cyclone Vayu.

Severe storms in the Plains this weekend.

Triple-digit extreme heat continues in Desert Southwest.

Flooding continues to disrupt freight movement.

Millions of tons of cargo, inducing U.S. grains, remain stuck due to flooding.

Recent produce volumes out of California increasing as much as 40 percent.

Flooding still keeping trucks off interstates, barges stuck at ports.

Farming not the only industry to suffer losses from major flooding.

Parts of I-29 remain closed due to flooding, wet conditions in Little Rock and severe weather to our west

Gulf Coast flooding continues, barge traffic at a standstill and severe weather is possible from the Midwest to the Carolinas

“We are the knights of the highway and it’s our duty to make sure everyone is safe.” Drivers praised for helping others while on the job.

Interstates shut down, two ports suspend barge movement on Missouri and Mississippi rivers.

Locks are closed, tons of grains can’t get to ports for export.

Heavy rains this winter have delayed harvests and damaged many crops causing shortages and price hikes.

Recent flooding partially to blame for oil price declines.

Market expert Brian Aoaeh writes about the impact of severe weather on supply chains, and tools to help companies and organizations modify those supply chains when disaster strikes.

Total number of trains carrying loads, total number of trains held both increasing as Great Plains flooding washes out tracks.

Hundreds of miles of rails still out of service, other assets at risk from flooding by severe storms.

Rainfall records and hail have ruined some cherry crops out west. The timing couldn’t be much worse for growers.

Strong, long-lasting tornadoes are a good bet across parts of the nation’s heartland early this week.

Second late spring snowstorm this week to hit the Sierra Nevada over the weekend. Another one to two feet of snow in some spots.

Unusually strong storm could dump up to two feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada.

Tank barge operator saw huge jump in delay days due to winter weather and one-off events that swept through U.S. waterways.

Fourth-largest port in India in possible path of violent cyclone.

Mississippi River near record levels in Davenport, Iowa.

Two truck drivers recently honored for helping people during harsh winter storms.

Tornadoes, destructive winds and large hail could strike many areas of the Great Plains for next several days.

Several inches of snow and slush could soon cover roads in parts of Midwest after a week of warm weather.

Winds close to 150 mph, major storm surge about to slam parts of Africa never hit by a cyclone in modern times.

Temperatures will top 100° in some Southwest towns the rest of the week. Record could be broken.

Numbers usually don’t lie, and they show that tornadoes are increasingly becoming a way of life in the South.

Lighter loads through Panama Canal and schedule reliability are two effects hitting ocean freight; ‘We should not underestimate weather.’

Tornadoes, hail, destructive winds all possible across large part of U.S. rest of the week, including areas slammed by storms last weekend.

A stellar snow season has helped wipe out drought across California, including the Sierra Nevada. Should lead to a very productive growing season.

At least eight people were killed by tornadoes, severe storms in southern states over the weekend. Nasty weather could return this week.

Don’t underestimate Mother Nature. Numerous truck drivers in the Midwest lost control while moving through a major snowstorm Thursday.

Initial outlook shows a near-average 2019 Atlantic hurricane season, but this doesn’t mean we should let down our guard.

People in the Great Plains just can’t catch a break. After a “bomb cyclone” in mid-March slammed parts of Colorado, the Dakotas and Nebraska with heavy snow and destructive record-breaking winds – knocking out electricity to hundreds of thousands of customers – another storm is on the way this week. For an April storm, it may become historic for some places.

One to two feet of snow and 50-mph winds are heading to the Great Plains. It’ll be the second blizzard to hit the region in the past 30 days.

Hundreds of miles of critical freight rails once out of commission due to flooding are back in service.

A foot of snow or more plus hazardous winds heading to the nation’s heartland.

Thousands of miles of damaged roads in Iowa and Nebraska have dwindled to less than 150. Crews have been working hard to restore infrastructure after last month’s historic flooding.

Tens of millions of dollars worth of corn and soybeans likely destroyed by major Midwest flooding. Not all farmers will be able to recuperate losses.

Major Australian miners BHP and Rio Tinto have both revealed that they were adversely affected by the recent category four Cyclone Veronica and that they have suffered iron ore production losses.

More than 150 locations remain at or above flood stage along Midwest rivers. Additional rainfall, snowmelt to slow down improvement.

Historic flooding has caused around $1 billion dollars in agricultural damage in Iowa, Nebraska. Roads, rails still out of service.

Two strong cyclones in as many months have caused trouble in a tiny, vulnerable island in the Indian Ocean. Damage to infrastructure widespread.

More than three dozen locations on several Midwestern rivers remain flooded, and there’s no end in sight this week.

A few feet of snow will make travel treacherous in parts of the eastern California mountains mid-week.

The largest freight railroad network in the U.S. still has several tracks out of service after Midwest flood damage. At least one other company also suffering losses.

Up to a few feet of snow this week will be added to enormous totals already measured across the Sierra Nevada this year. Great for skiers, bad for drivers.

There’s a threat for moderate to major flooding across 25 states through May. Additional snow melt, above-average spring rain expected.

Countless acres of farms, ranch lands destroyed by recent floods in Iowa, Nebraska. Will impact food on our tables.

Washed out bridges, impassable roads making it hard for aid to reach southeastern Africa after cyclone devastates the region.