A powerful winter storm has brought a mix of snow, freezing temperatures, and power outages to the Southeast, with tens of thousands of homes and businesses still without electricity. The "bomb cyclone" storm, which moved into the region last week, was blamed for dozens of weather-related deaths.
The storm system is now moving away from the Outer Banks in North Carolina and pulling northwards, leaving behind a trail of heavy snowfall, coastal flooding, and high winds. The city of Charlotte in North Carolina saw one of its heaviest snowfalls in years, with over a foot of snow accumulation reported in parts of the region.
Temperatures plummeted to near zero to single digits in the South, with wind chills posing a significant threat to vulnerable populations. Experts warned of the growing risks of hypothermia and frostbite, particularly for those without access to warm clothing or adequate shelter.
In Florida, snow flurries were reported in the Tampa-St. Petersburg area, with temperatures dipping into the 20s in the Panhandle and 30s in South Florida. The cold snap left iguanas motionless on the ground, as they go dormant in response to extreme cold.
Over 102,000 homes and businesses are still without power in the Southeast, according to utility tracker PowerOutage.us. Many of those affected have been without electricity for days, since last week's storm. In Tennessee, officials reported that the state's worst winter storm since 1994 had left thousands without power, with National Guard troops delivering supplies by truck and helicopter.
The storm also brought significant disruptions to transportation, with flight cancellations exceeding 2,500 in the US on Saturday and Sunday. More than 1,500 of those cancellations were for flights departing or arriving at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
In New York City, crews have worked to melt over 20 million pounds of snow using "hot tubs" of hot water. The National Guard has joined efforts to remove hazardous snow and ice from schools in the city. The Guard is also on standby in 15 states to help communities recover from the storm.
The cold snap is expected to continue into next week, with temperatures remaining below freezing across much of the region. Experts warn that the prolonged exposure to extreme cold poses a significant threat to public health, particularly for vulnerable populations such as the elderly and young children.
The storm system is now moving away from the Outer Banks in North Carolina and pulling northwards, leaving behind a trail of heavy snowfall, coastal flooding, and high winds. The city of Charlotte in North Carolina saw one of its heaviest snowfalls in years, with over a foot of snow accumulation reported in parts of the region.
Temperatures plummeted to near zero to single digits in the South, with wind chills posing a significant threat to vulnerable populations. Experts warned of the growing risks of hypothermia and frostbite, particularly for those without access to warm clothing or adequate shelter.
In Florida, snow flurries were reported in the Tampa-St. Petersburg area, with temperatures dipping into the 20s in the Panhandle and 30s in South Florida. The cold snap left iguanas motionless on the ground, as they go dormant in response to extreme cold.
Over 102,000 homes and businesses are still without power in the Southeast, according to utility tracker PowerOutage.us. Many of those affected have been without electricity for days, since last week's storm. In Tennessee, officials reported that the state's worst winter storm since 1994 had left thousands without power, with National Guard troops delivering supplies by truck and helicopter.
The storm also brought significant disruptions to transportation, with flight cancellations exceeding 2,500 in the US on Saturday and Sunday. More than 1,500 of those cancellations were for flights departing or arriving at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
In New York City, crews have worked to melt over 20 million pounds of snow using "hot tubs" of hot water. The National Guard has joined efforts to remove hazardous snow and ice from schools in the city. The Guard is also on standby in 15 states to help communities recover from the storm.
The cold snap is expected to continue into next week, with temperatures remaining below freezing across much of the region. Experts warn that the prolonged exposure to extreme cold poses a significant threat to public health, particularly for vulnerable populations such as the elderly and young children.
This winter storm has been absolutely brutal! I mean, 102k homes without power is just crazy 
. And it's not just the weather itself, but also how it's affecting people - hypothermia, frostbite... vulnerable populations are really going to need help here 
. The iguanas falling over everywhere in Florida is just too funny 
. But seriously, this storm has caused so much disruption and hardship for so many people. It's not just the snow and power outages, but also the transportation issues and now they're saying it could affect public health... it's like we didn't learn from any of these extreme weather events before 
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People needa get winter gear ASAP or it's gonna be a real struggle out here... 
. And it's not just the power outages that are worrying, it's the whole hypothermia and frostbite thing. I feel bad for those iguanas, they must be shivering! 
But seriously, the National Guard showing up to help with snow removal and stuff? That's like, a game-changer. And I'm not gonna lie, I kinda love the hot tubs of hot water idea, it's just so... creative? 
Anyway, gotta stay safe out there, folks! 
. And it’s not just the lack of electricity that’s a problem, it’s the extreme cold too - hypothermia and frostbite are super serious concerns 
. I mean, who needs hot tubs to melt snow, right? 
. The National Guard is doing a great job helping out, that’s awesome 
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, I'm thinking about all those people who are struggling to stay warm without power or heat at their homes, it's just not right 
. and I'm not sure how many of us are prepared for something like this to happen again 
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I'm literally feeling so drained just thinking about it. The layout of the article is all over the place, btw... some paragraphs are like 5 sentences long, while others are super short. It's like the writer didn't know how much info they were gonna give us, so they just kept throwing things at us 
I'm so worried about all those people stuck without power for days! 
We should totally check if our local shelters and food banks can help. And what about the elderly and young kids, they're so vulnerable to hypothermia and frostbite! 
, but what about all the other people who can't afford warm clothing or shelter? It's like we're all being left behind in this cold snap 
! And iguanas just chillin' on the ground because of the cold... that's wild 
) when we had a major snowstorm and it was a big deal. Now it's just business as usual... or should I say, not so much 
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my fave team, the Buffalo Bills, had their game postponed too - no chill vibes for them either 
. My kids would be freezing in that situation! We had a similar experience with our roof leaking during a storm last year, it was traumatic for them... I can only imagine how scary it must be to have no electricity or heat for days on end 
. And poor iguanas, I hope they're okay 
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. We should really be checking on our neighbors, especially the elderly and young children, to make sure they're okay 
. This storm has been a nightmare, but I'm so grateful for all the helpers out there 
that's crazy! i feel so bad for those people who are stuck in the dark 
. snow in florida? like, what's next? 
. and the flight cancellations? yikes! gotta feel for all those people who got stranded 
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. nyc crews melting snow with hot tubs 
? genius! but also kinda sad they have to do that 
