What is the current impact of the winter storms affecting the central and eastern United States?

The winter storms ravaging the central and eastern United States have resulted in a death toll of at least 14 people. The severe weather system has brought floods, gale force winds, and dangerously cold temperatures throughout the region. According to the National Weather Service, the storm is carrying arctic air that could create record cold conditions, with wind chills expected to plummet as low as -60°F (-51°C), particularly affecting states like Montana and North Dakota. These extreme conditions pose significant life-threatening risks to residents in the affected areas.