Frigid temperatures and flooding still a major concern for much of the U.S.
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Frigid temperatures gripped much of the United States on Tuesday as 55 million people in parts of the Midwest, mid-Atlantic and Southeast remain under frost and freeze alerts. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Temperatures are set to hit 10 to 25 degrees below average, leading to chilly weather over the next few days for areas east of the Mississippi River.
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Main Idea: Frigid weather and flood risks are still affecting much of the U.S., with Louisville, Kentucky, facing one of its worst flooding events on record.
Key Points:
- About 55 million people in parts of the Midwest, mid-Atlantic, and Southeast remain under frost and freeze alerts.
- Temperatures in areas east of the Mississippi River are expected to stay 10 to 25 degrees below normal for the next few days.
- Louisville said the Ohio River reached 35 feet downtown and could crest at 37 feet, making it one of the city’s top 10 flooding events.
- Flooding remains a concern across several regions, and 20 river locations were still at major flood stage on Tuesday.
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Frigid weather can raise heating bills, disrupt work and travel, and increase health risks for people without reliable shelter or power.
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- Mayor Craig GreenbergpersonMajorAI selected
Named official warning Louisville residents about flooding and river conditions.
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