Rare snowstorm hits US south, with four deaths reported
A major winter storm prompts blizzard warnings, dumping heavy snow and sleet in a region where even flurries are a rare sight.
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Rare and dangerous snowstorm sweeps through the Deep South
Up to 10 inches of more of snow fell on the Deep South, creating challenges for snow removal in a region that almost never sees significant snowfall. The snow and ice caused hazardous conditions on ...NBC News - 6h -
Rare winter storm, snow hit parts of the South
New Orleans is under a blizzard warning and snow is reportedly falling in parts of North Florida as a rare winter storm slams parts of the South. CBS News' Kati Weis reports. Also, meteorologist ...CBS News - 12h -
Rare snowstorm forces airports across the Gulf Coast to shut down
Several states have declared emergencies, with temperatures expected to be 20 to 30 degrees below the January average in most places.NBC News - 14h -
What to expect as historic snowstorm slams the South
The first-ever blizzard warning has been issued for parts of the Texas and Louisiana coast as a historic snowstorm hits the South.ABC News - 14h -
Winter storm to hit US south again, carrying in snow and freezing weather
Cities cancel flights and school in anticipation as Dallas, Texas, is expected to get a year’s worth of snow. Parts of Texas and the US south are getting hit with yet another winter storm.. The ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
1st human bird flu death in US reported
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Louisiana reports first human death in US from bird flu
Patient was over age 65 and reported to have underlying medical conditions, state health department says. A patient in Louisiana has become the first human in the US to die of bird flu .. The ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
US winter storm leaves four dead as millions hit by snow, ice and bitter cold
Hundreds of thousands left without power and flights canceled as state of emergencies declared in several states. Millions of Americans were hit by a major winter storm on Monday that brought heavy ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Winter Storm Blair: four people reported dead as hundreds of thousands across US without power – latest updates
Seven states declare states of emergency as flights are cancelled, schools closed and drivers face treacherous road conditions. Tell us how you have been affected by Winter Storm Blair US ...The Guardian - Jan. 6
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