Another blast of freezing weather moves into the US south-east
Arctic air will freeze Tennessee and Florida, as 230,000 households in region remain without power in area
TL;DR
- Millions in the southeastern US are facing another weekend of severe winter weather, including blizzards, ice, and biting cold winds.
- Hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in southern states are still without power after the previous week's storms.
- Arctic air is causing temperatures to plummet into the teens in Tennessee and potentially below freezing in Miami.
- Snowfall is forecast for parts of South Carolina and Georgia, with potential for snow along the eastern seaboard and rare flurries in Florida.
- The cold weather has caused NASA to delay the dress rehearsal for its Artemis 3 moon rocket launch.
- Florida's agricultural industry faces potential havoc, with preparations including early harvesting and using overhead irrigation.
- The powerful Arctic blast is bringing dangerously cold, record low temperatures to multiple regions.
- Last week's storm affected hundreds of millions of people, closed interstate highways, and strained energy provider crews.
- Officials in Mississippi called it the worst winter storm since 1994, with National Guard troops assisting in delivering supplies.
- Public health officials warn of vulnerability for those without electricity, especially the elderly and families with young children, urging them to stay inside and stay warm.