"Historic" Storm Brings Chaos to US as Over 100,000 Without Power and Thousands of Flights Cancelled
A powerful winter storm has brought widespread disruption to the United States, leaving over 100,000 households without power and thousands of flights grounded ahead of a potentially historic event. The National Weather Service warned that nearly 180 million people - more than half the US population - were in the storm's path, facing heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
The storm system was described as "historic" by President Donald Trump, who approved federal emergency disaster declarations in several states. The Department of Homeland Security warned Americans to take precautions, with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem advising people to stock up on fuel, food, and warm clothing.
As the storm batters the country's southwest and central regions, forecasters predict that the damage could rival that of a hurricane, particularly in areas pounded by ice. The worst was predicted for parts of southern Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee, where ice cover is expected to reach up to 2.5cm.
Major US airlines warned passengers to stay alert for flight changes and cancellations, with Delta Air cancelling additional flights on Saturday and JetBlue reporting over 1,000 cancellations through Monday. Flight tracking website FlightAware reported that more than 4,000 US flights had been cancelled on Saturday alone.
The storm has also taken a toll on the power grid, with over 130,000 US customers losing electricity, primarily in Texas and Louisiana. In Dallas, temperatures plummeted to -6 degrees Celsius, while Mayor John Whitmire urged residents to hunker down for at least 72 hours.
As the storm intensifies, authorities are urging caution, particularly in areas where life-threatening wind chill readings have reached below -45C (-50F). "Please, if you can avoid it, do not drive, do not travel, do not do anything that can potentially place you or your loved ones in danger," said New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
A powerful winter storm has brought widespread disruption to the United States, leaving over 100,000 households without power and thousands of flights grounded ahead of a potentially historic event. The National Weather Service warned that nearly 180 million people - more than half the US population - were in the storm's path, facing heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
The storm system was described as "historic" by President Donald Trump, who approved federal emergency disaster declarations in several states. The Department of Homeland Security warned Americans to take precautions, with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem advising people to stock up on fuel, food, and warm clothing.
As the storm batters the country's southwest and central regions, forecasters predict that the damage could rival that of a hurricane, particularly in areas pounded by ice. The worst was predicted for parts of southern Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee, where ice cover is expected to reach up to 2.5cm.
Major US airlines warned passengers to stay alert for flight changes and cancellations, with Delta Air cancelling additional flights on Saturday and JetBlue reporting over 1,000 cancellations through Monday. Flight tracking website FlightAware reported that more than 4,000 US flights had been cancelled on Saturday alone.
The storm has also taken a toll on the power grid, with over 130,000 US customers losing electricity, primarily in Texas and Louisiana. In Dallas, temperatures plummeted to -6 degrees Celsius, while Mayor John Whitmire urged residents to hunker down for at least 72 hours.
As the storm intensifies, authorities are urging caution, particularly in areas where life-threatening wind chill readings have reached below -45C (-50F). "Please, if you can avoid it, do not drive, do not travel, do not do anything that can potentially place you or your loved ones in danger," said New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
, I mean I've seen some bad weather before but this is on another level 
. Like, over 100k people without power? That's crazy! And thousands of flights cancelled? It's like the whole country is grinding to a halt 
. I'm worried about all those people stuck at home with no heat or electricity... it's gonna be a really tough few days 
. And have you seen those wind chill readings? -45C? That's like, arctic blast level 
. I hope everyone is being safe and taking care of themselves 
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. I mean, I get that winter storms are no joke, but 100k without power is a lot! How's the grid supposed to recover from that? And with flights grounded, it's gonna take forever to get back on track. The thought of those ice-covered roads and wind chill readings dropping below -45C 
. Stocking up on fuel, food, and warm clothes might seem like a hassle now, but it could be a lifesaver later. And I hope everyone stays safe out there 
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gotta feel bad for people stuck in that crazy storm 
like, over 100k ppl w/o power & thousands of flights grounded? 
the gov's doin what they think is best, even if it doesn't feel good in the moment. maybe this storm will bring some much-needed change to the US infrastructure? 
also, gotta give props to @realDonaldTrump for callin' it a "historic" event 
might not be everyone's cup of tea but hey, someone's gotta say it! 
I'm shocked by how fast the storm is hitting the US! 100k+ people without power and thousands of flights cancelled? That's a lot of chaos 
! And it's not just the power grid that's affected, but also transportation and daily life 
. The warnings from authorities are clear - stay indoors, stock up on supplies, and avoid travel unless absolutely necessary 
. It's crazy to think about the potential damage this storm could cause... especially with those freezing temperatures in some areas 
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. So wild.
. And yeah, stock up on food, water, and warm clothes, folks - just in case 
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I've got a friend living in Dallas and their power just went out like 3 hours ago 
. And yeah, 4k+ flights cancelled on one day is wild 
. I don't know how airlines can even keep track of that many changes 
. Hope everyone stays safe out there! 
. Can't they just stick to a simple two-column layout? This grid-based design is giving me migraines 
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. On a serious note though, it's not easy being in a situation where you can't even check your phone or access basic necessities. I'm just glad no one got seriously hurt 
. But on the other hand, 100k people without power? That's a lot of people, you feel me? 
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. And who knows, maybe the damage from this storm will be a wake-up call for us to get our power grid together and not have these kinds of situations happen again 
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for everyone. And with all those flights cancelled, it's like the world has come to a standstill. I feel bad for people stuck at home during this madness 
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and can we talk about how cold it is like -45c in some places?? thats colder than my keyboard btw 