US Winter Storms: Over 90 Dead in Weather-Related Incidents All Over United States
US winter storms are continuing to pummel the US, leading to almost a hundred people dead due to weather-related incidents. These deaths include at least 25 from Tennessee and 16 from Oregon, with both states declaring a state of emergency. Meanwhile, thousands remain without electricity as the cold winter continues.
According to the BBC, a total of 92 people have died in weather-related incidences over the past week. Icy conditions are expected to ease off in the next few days, but it has already been too late for many Americans.
While the highest death toll came from Tennessee and Oregon, fatalities have also been reported in other states, such as Mississippi, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Washington, Kentucky, Wisconsin, New York, New Jersey, and others. The deaths range from car crashes due to slippery roads to just dying from hypothermia.
In the South, water shortages have been rampant, with 400,000 people now under a boil water notice due to broken pipes in the Memphis area in Tennessee, which has around 30 areas placed under the notice. Meanwhile, over in Mississippi, officials are investigating online rumors about weather-related water shortages. These prompted residents to store water in their bathtubs.
As for the power outages, 45,000 people were without power in Oregon, with even more power outages being reported in Pennsylvania, California, New Mexico, and Indiana. Texas remains vigilant regarding power outages as well.
Ice storm warnings have also been issued in Arkansas and Oklahoma, and driving conditions are expected to be treacherous in large parts of the country.
Eastern US Pummeled by Massive Snowfall Amid US Winter Storms
In New Jersey, over 115 million residents were in the path of a massive winter storm that brought in snow, freezing temperatures, and unsafe travel conditions as winter storms continued to pummel the Lower 48 of the US.
According to USA Today, meteorologists had expected the snowfall to be in the light to moderate range, generally 2 to 4 inches in the eastern portion of the United States, with some areas, such as the central Appalachians, receiving over 6 inches. Parts of the northern mid-Atlantic were also forecasted to receive amounts in the 4- to 6-inch range, along with Washington, DC, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
"The dry, powdery nature of the snow and cold ground will lead to immediate accumulations on the roads so that soon after the storm begins, slippery conditions will develop," a weather report noted.
US Winter Storm Brings Severe Flooding in Texas and California
Meanwhile, flooding has been reported in California and Texas, particularly in the San Diego and San Antonio areas, which were hit by torrential rains that have caused flash floods.
One of the most tragic moments during these winter floods happened in San Antonio, as there are reports that five homeless people were swept away by rushing waters early Monday morning. Firefighters investigated these reports and searched multiple locations, including drainage tunnels, with the help of a boat but could not find any of them.
In San Diego, streets were flooded due to the torrential rain, with several trees being toppled. Classes have also been canceled, according to the Associated Press.
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Written by: Rick Martin
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