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Severe Winter Storms Leave 332,000 Without Power

1/29/2026

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Severe winter conditions are hitting the South, with Mississippi and Tennessee bearing subfreezing temperatures and outages.
More than 332,000 homes and businesses remain without power, and emergency shelters are housing around 200 people.
Mississippi has deployed 135 snowplows and National Guard troops to aid stranded motorists on icy highways.
The National Weather Service warns of continued cold weather and potential heavy snow in coming days.

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Story summary

Severe winter conditions are hitting the South, with Mississippi and Tennessee bearing subfreezing temperatures and outages.
More than 332,000 homes and businesses remain without power, and emergency shelters are housing around 200 people.
Mississippi has deployed 135 snowplows and National Guard troops to aid stranded motorists on icy highways.
The National Weather Service warns of continued cold weather and potential heavy snow in coming days.