200M Under Extreme Cold As Power Outages Hit Southern States
200M Under Extreme Cold As Power Outages Hit Southern States
US · Published Jan 26, 2026
Extreme Arctic air has caused dangerously cold conditions in the Southern U.S., impacting over 200 million people.
Widespread power outages are occurring, and utility crews are struggling to restore electricity amid the harsh conditions.
Residents are urged to stay indoors, avoid travel, and take precautions to prevent frostbite and frozen pipes.
Arctic air brings dangerously cold conditions
Life-threatening Arctic air has plunged the Southern U.S. into dangerously cold conditions, leaving thousands without power. Extreme Cold Warnings and Cold Weather Advisories cover more than 200 million Americans as temperatures fall into the teens and 20s, with wind chills dropping below zero in many areas. Residents face hazardous travel, frozen pipes, and heightened frostbite risk.
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