At Least 29 Dead as US Winter Storm Batters Country
A powerful winter storm sweeping across much of the United States over the weekend has claimed at least 29 lives, leaving thousands more in danger. The cold weather warning issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) has affected a vast area, spanning from Texas to New England, where residents were bracing for frigid temperatures and hazardous conditions.
The storm's impact was felt across the country, with Texas reporting at least one fatality due to a sledding accident, while in Louisiana, three deaths were attributed to the winter storm. In Mississippi, Governor Tate Reeves confirmed two deaths, both related to the storm. Arkansas also reported a teenage boy's death, which occurred during a sledding incident.
In New York City, five people were found dead outdoors due to hypothermia, while Kansas witnessed another fatality, with authorities reporting that a woman had died from similar causes. In Massachusetts, one person was killed after being struck by a snowplow, and Tennessee reported three weather-related deaths.
As the storm subsided, more than 200 million people under cold alerts were left to face bitter temperatures. Forecasters warned that these conditions could persist through the week in many regions. The NWS predicted widespread sub-zero lows, record-cold temperatures, and dangerous wind chills across the eastern two-thirds of the country.
With power outages reported by over 670,000 households, mainly in the south where freezing rain caused widespread damage, officials in Mississippi described the situation as "extensive". Tree limbs and power lines snapped, leading to disruptions on northern Mississippi roads. Crews are working tirelessly to restore power and clear debris.
Canceling classes at the University of Oxford until February 1 due to extreme weather conditions has become a common theme among schools. Travel was severely disrupted with over 10,500 flights canceled on Sunday and nearly 5,000 more cancelled by Monday.
While snowfall totals varied across regions, with Massachusetts seeing as much as 20 inches in some areas, the storm's aftermath remains concerning. Institutions in New York City, Washington DC, and major schools have closed or shifted to remote learning until temperatures are expected to rise.
In a chilling warning, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear urged residents to stay indoors due to "dangerously cold temperatures" that will continue through the week.
A powerful winter storm sweeping across much of the United States over the weekend has claimed at least 29 lives, leaving thousands more in danger. The cold weather warning issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) has affected a vast area, spanning from Texas to New England, where residents were bracing for frigid temperatures and hazardous conditions.
The storm's impact was felt across the country, with Texas reporting at least one fatality due to a sledding accident, while in Louisiana, three deaths were attributed to the winter storm. In Mississippi, Governor Tate Reeves confirmed two deaths, both related to the storm. Arkansas also reported a teenage boy's death, which occurred during a sledding incident.
In New York City, five people were found dead outdoors due to hypothermia, while Kansas witnessed another fatality, with authorities reporting that a woman had died from similar causes. In Massachusetts, one person was killed after being struck by a snowplow, and Tennessee reported three weather-related deaths.
As the storm subsided, more than 200 million people under cold alerts were left to face bitter temperatures. Forecasters warned that these conditions could persist through the week in many regions. The NWS predicted widespread sub-zero lows, record-cold temperatures, and dangerous wind chills across the eastern two-thirds of the country.
With power outages reported by over 670,000 households, mainly in the south where freezing rain caused widespread damage, officials in Mississippi described the situation as "extensive". Tree limbs and power lines snapped, leading to disruptions on northern Mississippi roads. Crews are working tirelessly to restore power and clear debris.
Canceling classes at the University of Oxford until February 1 due to extreme weather conditions has become a common theme among schools. Travel was severely disrupted with over 10,500 flights canceled on Sunday and nearly 5,000 more cancelled by Monday.
While snowfall totals varied across regions, with Massachusetts seeing as much as 20 inches in some areas, the storm's aftermath remains concerning. Institutions in New York City, Washington DC, and major schools have closed or shifted to remote learning until temperatures are expected to rise.
In a chilling warning, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear urged residents to stay indoors due to "dangerously cold temperatures" that will continue through the week.
this is getting out of hand winter storms are bad enough but 29 deaths is just heartbreaking so many ppl caught off guard or not prepared for this kinda weather it's like a never ending nightmare for them & their families 
still can't believe how much damage power outages etc are doing to ppl's lives gotta keep those emergency responders on the ground till everyone gets the help they need 
. I'm in no surprise though, winter storms can be so deadly. I remember when I was a kid, my grandma used to always warn me about hypothermia and how fast it can set in. It's crazy how some areas are getting up to 20 inches of snow, that's like, whoa 
! Power outages are no joke too, I saw that on Twitter, so many people were stuck without electricity for days 
. And with all the disruptions, schools canceling classes...I'm just glad my school didn't have to do that 
. But seriously, let's hope everyone stays safe and warm this week! 
Ugh, I'm still trying to process how many lives were lost in this US winter storm 
And it's not like we haven't seen these kinds of disasters before, but still...the scale of the devastation is mind-boggling 
I mean, over 200 million people under cold alerts? That's like half the country 
And to think power outages affected over 670,000 households - that's a whole lotta darkness and chill 
How are they even going to recover from this? And it's not just the physical toll, but the mental health impact too...I can only imagine how frightening it must have been for those who lost loved ones or had their lives disrupted 
) to those affected by this disaster. We should really be doing more... 
! I'm so sorry for all those people who lost their lives and for the thousands more who are in danger. It's just devastating to think about the power outages - 670k households affected? That's a lot of folks stuck without heat or light 
. And with flights canceled left and right, it's basically impossible to travel anywhere right now 
. I hope everyone stays safe and warm until this storm passes. Power restored already? Fingers crossed! 
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. It's not just about the weather, it's about being ready for these kinds of situations.
. The government is on top of this, but we should all be looking out for each other too 
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. As a local, it's hard not to think about how we're all in this together when the weather is wreaking havoc on communities across the country 
. Texas to New England, they're all feeling the chill 
. The power outages and damage from freezing rain are a huge concern too 
. I just hope everyone stays safe and warm until this passes 
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29 lives lost already and it's not even over? 
. what's next?