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Winter Storm Warning: 140M at Risk as Emergency Declared

1/23/2026

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A storm is approaching the eastern United States, with over 140 million people under winter storm warnings.
The storm could stretch from Texas to New England, with a foot of snow and wind chills minus 50 in the Midwest.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency and urged residents to prepare for power outages.
In Pennsylvania, emergency management coordinates efforts to address travel disruptions.

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Story summary

A storm is approaching the eastern United States, with over 140 million people under winter storm warnings.
The storm could stretch from Texas to New England, with a foot of snow and wind chills minus 50 in the Midwest.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency and urged residents to prepare for power outages.
In Pennsylvania, emergency management coordinates efforts to address travel disruptions.