Polar Vortex
Which states are affected by flood warnings and winter weather advisories?
Flood warnings have been extended across most of Kentucky and portions of Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Virginia, and Ohio, among others. These warnings come amid severe flooding that has caused significant damage and casualties in the region, with Kentucky being particularly hard hit. Meanwhile, Nebraska is under a winter weather advisory as part of a broader pattern of harsh winter conditions. The National Weather Service has also issued similar advisories for other states including Michigan, with a polar vortex bringing severe cold to the Rockies and Northern Plains regions.
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WION
01:08 - 01:22
What is causing the extreme cold weather in the US this season?
The extreme cold in the US is being caused by the 10th and coldest polar vortex event of this season. Meteorologists have explained that this phenomenon occurs when weather forces in the Arctic push chilly air that normally remains near the North Pole southward into the United States and Europe. This displacement of Arctic air is creating unusually cold conditions across parts of the country, leading to severe temperature drops and dangerous wind chills in affected regions.
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00:43 - 00:57
What warning was issued for New Hampshire's White Mountains?
The Mount Washington Avalanche Center issued an avalanche warning for areas of the White Mountains in New Hampshire. This critical warning comes amid a harsh polar vortex gripping the United States, creating extreme weather conditions across multiple regions. The warning specifically targets avalanche risks in the White Mountains, alerting residents and visitors to potentially dangerous snow conditions in this area of New Hampshire.
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WION
01:39 - 01:46
What are the effects of the current polar vortex on US weather conditions?
The polar vortex is causing life-threatening cold across a vast region from the Canadian border to Oklahoma and central Texas. Wind chills have dropped to extreme levels, reaching minus 51°C in North Dakota and minus 46°C in Montana, prompting the National Weather Service to issue extreme cold warnings for an 11-state area. Meteorologists have identified this as the 10th polar vortex event this season, with Arctic air expected to bring near-record cold temperatures across the US midsection by midweek. This severe weather follows weekend storms that caused flooding in the eastern United States, creating compounding hazardous conditions across multiple regions.
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00:00 - 00:49
Which states are facing severe winter weather advisories and avalanche warnings?
Nebraska and Michigan are both under winter weather advisories, with ice and snow making travel treacherous across large parts of these states. The conditions are particularly hazardous for motorists and travelers throughout these regions. Meanwhile, avalanche warnings have been issued for numerous areas in the Rocky Mountains, with high danger levels specifically noted in portions of Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. These avalanche warnings indicate serious risk in mountainous regions as winter weather systems continue to impact the United States.
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01:18 - 01:39
What weather challenges are affecting the Central U.S. and Kentucky?
A brutal winter storm is sweeping across the Central U.S., with cold alerts extending from Canada to Central Texas. Sub-zero wind chills are affecting Montana and the Dakotas, while parts of the Central Plains are bracing for up to a foot of snow. In Kentucky, the situation is particularly concerning as thousands of residents remain without power or safe drinking water following deadly weekend flooding. The state now faces the dual challenge of recovering from flood damage while preparing for the incoming winter storm, creating urgent conditions for emergency response efforts.
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NBC News
07:24 - 07:52