Winter Storm Elliot (or “Bomb Hurricane”) intensified in the United States on Christmas Eve. Between Texas and Maine, approximately 1.5 million people are without electricity.
According to Poweroutage data, lack of energy mainly affects:
- North Carolina: 437,385 people without electricity
- Tennessee: 304,800
- Maine: 237,585
- Alabama: 96.295
- New York: 78,090
According to local media, at least 19 people died in the US due to the storm. The phenomenon brought heavy snow, freezing and hurricane-force winds, coastal flooding, and low temperatures.
According to the National Weather Service, more than 240 million Americans (70% of the population) are affected by the weather. The biggest extension of the winter warnings ever.
It’s not like a snowy day as a kid. This is something serious.
President Joe Biden warns Americans of Storm Elliot
At least 1,600 flights were canceled today as passengers try to board for the holiday season, according to flight tracking site FlightAware.
Authorities in cities in Indiana, Michigan, New York and Ohio urged drivers to avoid non-essential travel.
The American Automobile Association said about 112 million people plan to drive at least 50 miles between December 23 and January 2.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear told CNN, “People should stay home, not hit the road.” “Snow and high wind conditions can develop very quickly.”
Road accidents. At least three people died on Kentucky highways. Two deaths were also reported in Oklahoma.
According to local media reports, one person was killed in a 50-vehicle accident in Ohio. A collision with nine trucks in Michigan brought traffic to a standstill.
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*With RFI information
source: Noticias
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