Extreme Cold and Power Outages Persist Across Eastern U.S.
Extreme Cold and Power Outages Persist Across Eastern U.S.
US · Published Jan 29, 2026
Extreme cold alerts remain in effect across the eastern U.S., with wind chills expected to drop well below zero degrees Fahrenheit.
Hundreds of thousands of customers are experiencing ongoing power outages, primarily in southern and southeastern states.
The National Weather Service warns this could be the longest duration of extreme cold in several decades.
Extreme cold and power outages widespread
A severe winter storm continues to grip the eastern United States, bringing with it extreme cold and widespread power outages. Weather alerts remain in effect through Thursday as wind chills are expected to plummet well below zero degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures are forecasted to be 15 to 25 degrees below average for this time of year, posing a significant risk to public health and safety.
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