Arctic temperatures, snow and flooding sweep across the U.S.
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Wintry weather is sweeping across parts of the United States this weekend, bringing with it brutally low temperatures. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Nearly 49 million people from the northern Plains through the Southeast are under cold weather alerts. Affected cities include Minneapolis, Chicago, St. Louis, Nashville, Memphis, Atlanta, New Orleans, Jacksonville, Raleigh, Huntsville and Myrtle Beach.
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Main Idea: The National Weather Service says a blast of arctic air, snow, and flooding is sweeping across the United States and creating dangerous travel and cold-weather risks.
Key Points:
- Nearly 49 million people from the northern Plains to the Southeast are under cold weather alerts, with life-threatening wind chills expected in many cities.
- Temperatures in the Plains and Midwest could fall to 25 below zero, with wind chills making it feel even colder in some places.
- A fast-moving snow system is bringing 1 to 5 inches in parts of the Midwest and mid-Atlantic, with heavier snow and strong winds around the Great Lakes.
- Flooding will continue in the Northwest, especially in western Washington, and more rain and strong winds are expected there early next week.
Impact on the People
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Arctic cold, snow, and flooding can make travel dangerous, disrupt work and school, and raise heating and repair costs for households and small businesses.
Positive Impact
National Weather Service alerts can help families and communities prepare, avoid risky travel, and reduce harm from the storms.
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