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Winter Storm Claims 41 Lives, Millions Without Power

1/30/2026

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Winter Storm Devastation

A winter storm has caused at least 41 deaths nationwide, with more linked to cold exposure and accidents.
North Carolina is under an extreme cold watch Saturday 1 p.m. to Sunday 1 p.m., with wind chills to 20 below zero.
More than 400,000 customers remain without power, mainly in southern states.
New York City faces wind chills minus 15 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit, with more snow expected in the Northeast.

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Cold Wave Crisis

A severe cold wave continues to affect tens of millions after a winter storm that caused at least 25 deaths.
The storm caused school closures and over 19,000 flight cancellations, the highest daily total since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Southern states face extensive damage with over 800,000 customers without power.
New York City recorded its snowiest day in years.
Eight fatalities were linked to cold exposure.

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Winter Storm Devastation

A winter storm has caused at least 41 deaths nationwide, with more linked to cold exposure and accidents.
North Carolina is under an extreme cold watch Saturday 1 p.m. to Sunday 1 p.m., with wind chills to 20 below zero.
More than 400,000 customers remain without power, mainly in southern states.
New York City faces wind chills minus 15 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit, with more snow expected in the Northeast.

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