Ice Storm Threatens Eastern U.S. with Hazardous Conditions This Weekend
• A major winter storm is forecast to bring ice, sleet, snow, and extreme cold to the eastern U.S., impacting over 200 million people.
• The National Weather Service warns of 'crippling ice and sleet,' potentially leading to long-duration power outages and dangerous travel conditions.
• Residents are urged to prepare by stocking up on supplies, trimming tree branches, and avoiding unnecessary travel during the storm.
Dangerous mix of sleet, ice, and snow
A major winter storm is set to strike the eastern United States starting this Friday, bringing a dangerous mix of sleet, ice, snow, and bitterly cold temperatures to over 200 million residents. The National Weather Service has issued widespread warnings for nearly all areas east of the Rockies, emphasizing the potential for 'crippling ice and sleet,' particularly in the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley.
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