Severe Storms and Cold Weather Claimed at Least 11 Lives in Southeastern US
A storm system caused flooding and deaths in the southeastern US and prompted emergency declarations and rescues amid worsening conditions.
The central Plains and Mid-Atlantic were expected to see wind chills between -30 degrees and -60 degrees, while frigid temperatures were forecast for states as far south as Texas, Arkansas, and Tennessee.
Weekend storms, floods in Southeast kill at least 10
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The severe weather caused nearly 10,000 flight delays and more than 1,800 cancellations yesterday.
'Life-Threatening Cold' and Snow Move East as Storms Kill at Least 11
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After winter storms pummeled the eastern U.S. over the weekend, killing at least 10 people, including nine in Kentucky who died during flooding from heavy rains.
"Life-threatening cold" to grip central U.S., forecasters say, after deadly flooding in Southeast
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Parts of Kentucky and Tennessee received up to 6 inches of rain, Bob Oravec, a senior forecaster with the National Weather Service, said Sunday.
‘Life-threatening cold’ expected as polar vortex stretches across U.S. after deadly weekend flooding
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'Life-Threatening Cold' Polar Vortex Dips Into US
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Flooding has gotten increasingly severe in an era of extreme weather, research shows.
In photos: Major storm system slams much of U.S. and Canada
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Summary
Severe weather in the southeastern U.S. resulted in at least 11 deaths, particularly in Kentucky, where Governor Andy Beshear declared an emergency. Up to six inches of rain caused significant flooding, leading to over a thousand rescues, including that of a mother and her daughter. Meanwhile, President Trump approved federal disaster funding. The storm also triggered a polar vortex bringing life-threatening cold to various states. Flash flood warnings spread from Kentucky to Virginia, with more than 206,000 power outages reported in Virginia alone. Dangerous conditions are expected to persist as recovery efforts continue.
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