A powerful winter storm slams the Deep South and eastern U.S. with heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Blizzard warnings issued for Texas and Louisiana, while record low temperatures and dangerous wind chills impact a vast region. Thousands of flights canceled, schools closed, and states of emergency declared.
A fierce winter storm is wreaking havoc across the Deep South and the eastern United States, bringing with it heavy snow , sleet, and freezing rain. This arctic blast has plunged temperatures well below normal, prompting the first blizzard warning for southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana. The storm's impact is widespread, with major cities like Houston, New Orleans, and Atlanta bracing for severe weather conditions.
Thousands of flights have been canceled or delayed, and some schools have closed due to the hazardous conditions. The storm is expected to continue through Wednesday, bringing heavy snowfall and icy conditions to a vast swathe of the eastern seaboard. The storm's arrival has been marked by record-breaking low temperatures, with many areas experiencing their coldest weather of the winter. Wind chills, dipping as low as -50 degrees in some parts, pose a serious risk of hypothermia and frostbite. The extreme cold has prompted widespread school closures across the upper Midwest, and officials in several states have declared states of emergency. The Deep South, not accustomed to such severe winter weather, is facing the brunt of the storm. Some areas, like Houston, are expecting near-record snowfall, a rare occurrence for the region. The storm has also caused disruption to transportation, with highways and airports closed in several states. Motorists are urged to avoid travel if possible, and residents are advised to stay indoors and prepare for the prolonged cold spell
WINTER STORM ARCTIC BLAST BLIZZARD WARNING RECORD COLD HEAVY SNOW FREEZING RAIN SCHOOL CLOSURES STATES OF EMERGENCY TRAVEL DISRUPTIONS
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