Heavy snowfall, high winds and deadly chills are expected
Hello, readers! The country is currently preparing for a winter storm that is expected to affect approximately 60% of the US population.
More than 200 million people are subject to various winter weather warnings for what the National Weather Service has described as a “once in a generation type event.”
“The ongoing major winter storm will continue to produce areas of heavy snow, strong winds and life-threatening wind chills through Saturday. If you are traveling for the holidays, please exercise extreme caution and exercise caution,” said the NWS on Friday.
Christmas travel is expected to be significantly impacted, with more than 3,100 flights in, in or out of the country already canceled on Friday. More than 350,000 homes and businesses were without power Friday morning.
We’ll be bringing you the latest updates on the storm throughout the day, so follow us.
In the meantime, don’t hesitate to read Jon Henley’s report on the storm!
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According to FlightAware.com, as of 3pm ET, there have been a total of 6,238 delays within, into, or out of the US today.
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Meanwhile, the total cancellations within, into, or out of the country currently stands at 4,607.
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Nearly 1.5 million people across the US were without power as of 2:05pm ET.
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According to PowerOutage.us, a total of 1,475,578 customers were without power shortly after 2pm ET.
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The region hardest hit by the winter storm is the mid-Atlantic, with 473,774 customers without power.
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The second hardest-hit region is New England, with 367,848 customers currently without any electricity.
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The third and fourth regions with the most power outages are the southeastern and southern US, with 241,215 and 227,641 customers, respectively, that have been affected.
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Three people have died on the roads in Kentucky, governor Andy Beshear announced on Friday morning.
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We have reports of a third fatality on our roads. Please stay home and stay safe.
— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) December 23, 2022
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The governor added that the Kentucky National Guard is delivering blankets to the Kentucky state police to distribute to stranded drivers on Interstate 71.
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“Other drivers are being transported by troopers to local shelters,” he added.
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A wind chill warning has been put into effect across areas of south, central and south-east Texas starting from 6pm Thursday to Friday noon CST as the state braces through blistering winds.
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To cope with the cold, Texas residents have been using fast food chain Whataburger cups to protect their faucets outside their homes.
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A Texas boy will survive … 😃@Whataburger pic.twitter.com/oV4R0qNbnP
— Traces of Texas (@TracesofTexas) December 22, 2022
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No faucet protectors anywhere in San Antonio!! @Whataburger to the rescue!!! @BetoORourke 🥶☃️ pic.twitter.com/HW641FrNh8
— Belinda (@BelindaGee31) December 21, 2022
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Texans using @Whataburger cups to cover outdoor faucets ahead of this big freeze 🤠. #houston #texas #WinterStorm #freeze pic.twitter.com/b5Yrqqfwik
— Matthew Seedorff (@MattSeedorff) December 21, 2022
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New York governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency that went into effect on Friday at 6am ET.
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“With Mother Nature throwing everything she has at us this weekend, I encourage New Yorkers who are considering traveling for the holidays to do so before Friday or after Sunday to stay safe,” she said.
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Our agencies are well prepared, coordinated and ready to deploy assets and equipment if needed to respond to the storm. We want all New Yorkers to get where they need to go safely to celebrate the holidays with loved ones.”
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The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services has been coordinating state agency responses across the state.
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So far, DHSES has deployed 1,487 generators, 985 pumps, 528 chainsaws, 250 light towers, as well as cots, pillows, blankets, water and MREs (meals ready-to-eat), Hochul’s office announced.
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Good morning, readers! The country is currently bracing for a winter storm that is expected to affect about 60% of the US population.
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Over 200 million people are under various winter weather alerts for what the National Weather Service has described as a “once in a generation type event”.
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“The ongoing major winter storm will continue to produce areas of heavy snow, strong winds, and life-threatening wind chills through Saturday. If traveling for the holiday, please use extreme caution and pay attention,” the NWS said on Friday.
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Christmas travel is expected to be significantly impacted, with more than 3,100 flights within, in or out of the country already being cancelled on Friday. Over 350,000 homes and businesses were without power Friday morning.
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We will be bringing you the latest updates on the storm throughout the day so do follow along.
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In the meantime, feel free to read up on Jon Henley’s reporting on the storm!
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Key events
FedEx has announcement that there will be delays in package delivery due to the severe winter storm that is spreading across the country.
In an announcement on Friday, the shipping company said its hubs in Memphis and Indianapolis had experienced “substantial disruptions.”
He added, “All FedEx Express locations were impacted by severe winter conditions and delays are expected for package deliveries across the United States with a delivery commitment through Monday, December 26.”
A multi-vehicle accident occurred on the Ohio Turnpike on Friday afternoon.
Footage circulating online shows a pile of several vehicles with a black van on top, as well as a damaged tractor-trailer.
Soldiers responded to the scene, Ohio State Highway Patrol said in a tweet.
Maybe the worst accident / car pileup I’ve ever seen on the Ohio Turnpike pic.twitter.com/mGby7wRlaJ
— ✨ mike ✨ (@mikewaldron115) December 23, 2022
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You do, here are some more that I took that you can use. pic.twitter.com/CxDXQ7Mywr
— ✨ mike ✨ (@mikewaldron115) December 23, 2022
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More than 10,000 flights across the United States affected by the storm
More than 10,000 flights across the United States were affected by the winter storm Friday afternoon.
According to FlightAware.com, as of 3 p.m. ET, there were a total of 6,238 delays within, inside or outside the United States today.
Meanwhile, the total number of cancellations inside, inside or outside the country currently stands at 4,607.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport in Buffalo, New York, has closed due to “hazardous weather conditions,” the airport announced on Friday.
The Buffalo Airport Airfield has closed due to hazardous weather conditions. All evening flights at the Buffalo Airport are canceled. Please visit https://t.co/kYwXuaMsRD for the latest information. pic.twitter.com/HFtKuXNURc
— Buffalo Airport (@BUFAirport) December 23, 2022
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Nearly 1.5 million people in the United States are without electricity
Nearly 1.5 million people in the United States were without power as of 2:05 p.m. ET.
According to PowerOutage.us, a total of 1,475,578 customers were without power shortly after 2 p.m. ET.
The region hardest hit by the winter storm is the mid-Atlantic, with 473,774 customers without power.
The second hardest hit region is New England, with 367,848 customers currently without power.
The third and fourth regions with the most power outages are the Southeastern and Southern United States, with 241,215 and 227,641 customers respectively affected.
Alaska Airlines has suspended flights from Seattle-Tacoma Airport due to freezing rain and icy conditions.
All Alaska and Horizon flights to and from Seattle and Portland are canceled until at least noon Pacific time. Since midnight, we have canceled more than 270 scheduled flights in Portland and Seattle and additional cancellations and delays are expected,” Alaska Airlines said.
Freezing rain & icy conditions at Sea-Tac have forced us to pause flying before noon PST. It will take warmer weather and time to clear our ramp and aircraft of ice. We are working hard to resume safe operations. https://t.co/Dntjiyvwgc pic.twitter.com/Cz2BiGCqSp
— Alaska Airlines (@AlaskaAir) December 23, 2022
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New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a warning against price hikes during and after the winter storm.
“New Yorkers should be on the lookout for scammers who could use this winter storm to take advantage of consumers,” James said in a press release issued on Tuesday. Friday.
“Charging excessive prices for essential items in an emergency is wrong, and it’s illegal.”
She then advised consumers considering hiring contractors to perform storm-related services to shop around and get at least three estimates, insist on a written contract, get references, and avoid pay unreasonable advances.
Three people die on Kentucky roads
Three people have died on Kentucky highways, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Friday morning.
We have reports of a third fatality on our roads. Please stay home and stay safe.
— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) December 23, 2022
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We have reports of a third death on our roads. Please stay home and stay safe.
— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) December 23, 2022
The governor added that the Kentucky National Guard is delivering blankets to Kentucky State Police for distribution to drivers stranded on Interstate 71.
“Other drivers are being transported by soldiers to local shelters,” he said. added.
Video posted to Twitter on Friday shows massive waves crashing onto the shores of Portland, Maine amid the winter storm sweeping the east coast.
Absolutely unreal #portlandmaine #mewx #WinterStorm @CharlieWGME pic.twitter.com/J8djLeP1yG
— Benjamin Williamson (@photographmaine) December 23, 2022
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“Erosion is possible along the coast with potential damage to roads on exposed lower banks,” said the office of Maine Governor Janet Mills.
“High winds with gusts of up to 60 mph could damage trees, power lines and property,” he added.
Texas wind chill warning
A wind chill warning has been put in effect for southern, central and southeast regions of Texas starting at 6 p.m. Thursday through noon Friday CST as the state braces for high winds.
To cope with the cold, residents of Texas are using Whataburger tumblers from the fast food chain to protect their faucets outside their homes.
A Texas boy will survive … 😃@Whataburger pic.twitter.com/oV4R0qNbnP
— Traces of Texas (@TracesofTexas) December 22, 2022
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No faucet protectors anywhere in San Antonio!! @Whataburger to the rescue!!! @BetoORourke 🥶☃️ pic.twitter.com/HW641FrNh8
— Belinda (@BelindaGee31) December 21, 2022
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Texans using @Whataburger cups to cover outdoor faucets ahead of this big freeze 🤠. #houston #texas #WinterStorm #freeze pic.twitter.com/b5Yrqqfwik
— Matthew Seedorff (@MattSeedorff) December 21, 2022
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New York declares a state of emergency
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency that went into effect Friday at 6 a.m. ET.
“With Mother Nature throwing everything she has at us this weekend, I would encourage New Yorkers who are planning to travel for the holidays to do so before Friday or after Sunday to stay safe,” she says. said.
Our agencies are well prepared, coordinated and ready to deploy assets and equipment if needed to respond to the storm. We want all New Yorkers to get where they need to go safely to celebrate the holidays with their loved ones. »
The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services coordinates state agency responses throughout the state.
So far, DHSES has deployed 1,487 generators, 985 pumps, 528 chainsaws, 250 light towers, as well as beds, pillows, blankets, water and MREs (ready-to-eat meals), announced the office of Hochul.
Heavy snowfall, high winds and deadly chills are expected
Hello, readers! The country is currently preparing for a winter storm that is expected to affect approximately 60% of the US population.
More than 200 million people are subject to various winter weather warnings for what the National Weather Service has described as a “once in a generation type event.”
“The ongoing major winter storm will continue to produce areas of heavy snow, strong winds and life-threatening wind chills through Saturday. If you are traveling for the holidays, please exercise extreme caution and exercise caution,” said the NWS on Friday.
Christmas travel is expected to be significantly impacted, with more than 3,100 flights in, in or out of the country already canceled on Friday. More than 350,000 homes and businesses were without power Friday morning.
We’ll be bringing you the latest updates on the storm throughout the day, so follow us.
In the meantime, don’t hesitate to read Jon Henley’s report on the storm!
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