Watch the CBS 42 Weather Livestream Channel for more the latest LOCAL Forecast: Tonight, scattered showers will continue across Central Alabama. It will be chilly with lows in the 40s. Friday will start with a few showers,

Half the U.S. population will likely see some effect from the sprawling storm that will move across the country this weekend, meteorologists said.

A storm system could impact Georgia late Saturday into Sunday, bringing widespread precipitation. While cold rain is possible, freezing rain or snow could develop.

Gov. Jeff Landry declared a state of emergency as officials warn ice, snow and prolonged freezing temperatures could bring dangerous travel, power outages and major impacts across Louisiana.

As the U.S. prepares to take on another bout of cold weather, the term "polar vortex" is getting thrown around. But what is it?

When the weather turns brutally cold, there are steps you can take to keep your home (and car) warm, safe and dry. We’ve compiled some here.

From electronics to medications, here's a list of things you shouldn't leave in your car as freezing temperatures continue in Wisconsin.

The arctic cold will set the stage for the winter storm and last for at least the next week. We are talking about 7 + days where temperatures will not climb above freezing. Generally, low temperatures will be in the single digits and teens and high temperatures will be in the teens and 20s.