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Severe Weather Alerts Blanket U.S. Coastlines Amid Storms

1/16/2026

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On January 15, 2026, the National Weather Service issued extensive weather alerts across U.S. coastlines, covering about 90 percent of 95,509 miles.
Gale warnings extended from Maine to South Carolina.
Small craft advisories extended along the Gulf Coast, the West Coast, and Hawaii.
Florida experienced high winds after a cold front.
Alaska issued blizzard and freezing spray warnings.

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Story summary

On January 15, 2026, the National Weather Service issued extensive weather alerts across U.S. coastlines, covering about 90 percent of 95,509 miles.
Gale warnings extended from Maine to South Carolina.
Small craft advisories extended along the Gulf Coast, the West Coast, and Hawaii.
Florida experienced high winds after a cold front.
Alaska issued blizzard and freezing spray warnings.