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It is expected that the heavy winter conditions caused by intense snow, dangerous ice, rain, and severe thunderstorms will affect approximately 62 million people in the United States starting today.
According to a report by CNN, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) warned in its weather forecast report that it could be "the heaviest snowfall in the last 10 years."
62 MILLION PEOPLE WILL BE AFFECTED
According to NOAA's report, the severe winter weather, which is expected to affect a large portion of the United States, will begin Saturday afternoon and last until Monday, affecting an estimated 62 million people.
In addition to snow, snowstorms, rain, and icing, it is noted that the severe winter conditions, along with winds reaching speeds of approximately 65 kilometers per hour, could lead to traffic disruptions and power outages in many areas.
STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED
While snow accumulation is expected to reach up to one meter in some areas, especially in the central regions of the United States, a warning has been issued to be cautious of freezing conditions due to temperatures dropping below zero. According to the Storm Prediction Center, a severe storm threat level of 3 to 5 has been noted for some areas of Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi; while a "state of emergency" has been declared in Virginia due to the storm expected to affect the entire state starting tomorrow.
Furthermore, NOAA warned that the rain and storms could also lead to flooding, particularly in the Southeast.
Additionally, weather forecast reports indicated that starting Tuesday, the eastern United States will be under the influence of a cold wave that could drop temperatures at least 30 degrees below seasonal norms.
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