Extreme winter storms battered the US over the weekend, with torrential rains triggering devastating floods in Kentucky, leading to at the very least two deaths. A 73-year-old man was discovered lifeless in Clay County, and a youth reportedly died in Hart County whereas one other individual stays lacking. Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency, warning of flash flooding and requesting federal help.
Rising waters compelled evacuations, submerged autos, and blocked roads, whereas the Kentucky River Medical Heart in Jackson quickly shut its emergency division. The Nationwide Climate Service (NWS) urged residents to keep away from journey as floodwaters reached harmful ranges throughout Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee, and Arkansas.
Northern Plains gripped by life-threatening chilly
A polar vortex pushed Arctic air deep into the Northern Plains, bringing wind chills of -40°F to -50°F (-40°C to -45.6°C) within the Dakotas and Minnesota. Heavy snowfall and blizzard circumstances threatened New England and New York, the place some areas might see over a foot of snow. Sleet and ice accumulation had been anticipated to worsen highway circumstances and trigger energy outages.
Tornadoes and storms strike the South
Extreme thunderstorms swept via Georgia and Florida, prompting twister watches and damaging winds. The NWS warned of extra storms via Sunday.
California faces mudslides after report storm
In California, current heavy rains triggered rock and mudslides in Sierra Madre, trapping autos and damaging properties. Within the Sierra Nevada, an enormous snowstorm buried Mammoth Mountain beneath six toes of snow, resulting in an avalanche that critically injured a ski patrol employee.
Because the nation faces this wave of excessive climate, officers proceed rescue efforts and warn residents to stay vigilant.
