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Severe Winter Storm Hits 13 States, 1,400 Flights Canceled

1/23/2026

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A severe winter storm is impacting the United States.
Thirteen states have declared emergencies nationwide.
The storm could affect about 230 million people and bring heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
FEMA has activated its National Response Coordination Center as airlines canceled about 1,400 flights and New York's governor declared a state of emergency and coordinated with the new mayor.

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Story summary

A severe winter storm is impacting the United States.
Thirteen states have declared emergencies nationwide.
The storm could affect about 230 million people and bring heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
FEMA has activated its National Response Coordination Center as airlines canceled about 1,400 flights and New York's governor declared a state of emergency and coordinated with the new mayor.