Severe Weather Alerts
What record-breaking temperature is Rio de Janeiro experiencing during the pre-Carnival period?
Rio de Janeiro is currently experiencing extreme heat with temperatures soaring to 44 degrees Celsius in the western part of the city. This marks the highest temperature on record since 2014, occurring as the city's pre-Carnival street parties are in full swing. The municipality has activated Rio's alert system due to these scorching conditions, which are affecting both residents and tourists gathered for the festivities. The timing of this heat wave is particularly challenging as it coincides with crowded Carnival celebrations, creating potential health concerns for participants.
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WION
00:00 - 00:18
What is causing the extreme cold warnings affecting millions of people across the United States?
The extreme cold warnings affecting over 87 million people across 22 states are being caused by a polar vortex. This weather phenomenon refers to super cold air that normally swirls over Earth's poles but can escape and make areas extremely frigid when it moves southward. According to the National Weather Service, this polar vortex is triggering massive temperature drops, with wind chills potentially reaching 60 degrees below zero in northern states and even southern states experiencing wind chills in the teens. Additionally, a snowstorm is expected to develop near the Rockies and move eastward throughout the week.
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CBS News
12:50 - 13:22
What is the current death toll in Kentucky from the winter storm and what additional weather challenges is the state facing?
Kentucky is experiencing a severe winter crisis with the death toll rising to at least 14, according to Governor Andy Beshear. This includes two new deaths reported since Monday. The situation remains critical as the state remains under a winter storm threat until Wednesday. Residents face additional challenges with 3 to 5 inches of snow expected to fall Tuesday night, while many areas are already experiencing below freezing temperatures. State officials are urgently warning people without power to find warm shelter as the dangerous conditions persist.
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CBS News
19:02 - 19:31
What is the current impact of flooding in West Virginia?
According to West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrissey, at least two people have died and one person is missing due to widespread flooding in the southern part of the state. The severe weather that hit West Virginia over the weekend has prompted about 65 water rescues so far. The aftermath continues to affect daily life, with some roads and school districts remaining closed as the state deals with the flooding damage.
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20:08 - 20:29
What are the impacts of the severe winter storm affecting the heartland of America?
The massive winter storm has created treacherous conditions across multiple states, turning roads in Oklahoma City into ice rinks with vehicles losing control. Interstate 40 has been reduced to one lane due to accidents, including a Lowe's truck spinning out and an 18-wheeler sideswiping a plow truck. The storm is bringing significant snowfall—up to a foot in Kansas and two feet in the Rockies—while Chicago experienced wind chills of 21 below zero. The death toll in Kentucky has risen to at least 14, and officials in affected areas are urging drivers to stay off roads as blowing snow continues.
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ABC News
00:32 - 01:41
What is the scope and impact of the current winter storm in the United States?
The current winter storm is affecting 100 million Americans across 25 states, with severe weather conditions extending from Montana down to Texas and eastward to the mid-Atlantic region. The storm is bringing dangerous snow and ice accumulation to multiple regions, creating hazardous travel conditions with ice-covered roads in Oklahoma City where a semi-truck was reported sideways on Interstate 40. Extreme cold temperatures accompany this weather system, with wind chills plummeting to 21 degrees below zero in Chicago and feeling like just 1 degree in Dallas. Whiteout conditions have been reported in Oswego County, New York, with lake effect snow expected to continue through the following morning, creating widespread dangerous winter conditions throughout much of the country.
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00:00 - 00:25