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On Friday morning, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued an active weather watch for all states in the US. As the weekend draws near, the entire nation is preparing for another bout of severe storms and freezing cold temperatures.
From this weekend until Wednesday, the northern states across the country may experience wind chills as low as -50F (-45C), as reported by the NWS. States in the Midwest, such as Iowa where the highly anticipated Republican caucuses are scheduled for Monday, could potentially reach wind chills of -20F (-28C).
Temperatures as low as single digits may be experienced in states as far down as Texas. Along with these frigid temperatures, heavy snowfall is predicted for the western US and the mid-south region can expect wintry conditions until Sunday.
These circumstances pose a significant threat to at-risk populations nationwide, including infants, the elderly, outdoor workers, and individuals experiencing homelessness.
The National Weather Service predicts that there will be lake-effect snow in the areas downwind of the Great Lakes this weekend, causing heavy snowfall and potentially dangerous whiteout conditions. The northeastern region is expected to experience significant snowfall at the beginning of next week as they continue to recover from recent severe weather, including heavy rain, flash floods, and strong winds that left approximately 900,000 households without power on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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A large portion of the nation will experience frigid temperatures over the upcoming weekend and into the following week.
According to the National Weather Service, the southeastern United States experienced strong winds and potential tornadoes on Friday, following the recent storm named Finn that passed through the region.
Severe destruction caused by a possible tornado in Panama City, Florida on Tuesday night during the passing of Storm Finn in the area.
Earlier this week, severe storm conditions in the southern US caused at least four fatalities and resulted in damage from tornadoes in multiple Florida panhandle towns.
Source: independent.co.uk
