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A frigid surge is striking the southern United States as an intense winter storm sweeps from the Ohio River Valley towards the mid-Atlantic, occurring from Sunday into Monday.
The storm has complicated travel plans, delivering significant snow, ice, and strong winds across the eastern two-thirds of the United States. Hundreds of flights have been scrapped at airports in the Midwest, with authorities in numerous states urging the public to refrain from travel unless absolutely necessary. Extensive power outages are anticipated.
“For some, this could bring the most substantial snowfall experienced in over a decade,” stated the NOAA’s Weather Prediction Center.
Concurrently, arctic air is sweeping into the southern US, resulting in single-digit “feels like” temperatures across much of Texas while officials have declared a freeze warning in Florida.
Severe thunderstorms are also racing through the Mid-South, leading to tornado watches in parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas on Sunday afternoon.
Many states, such as Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, and Virginia, have declared states of emergency prior to the storm’s arrival. Washington, D.C. is currently under a snow emergency alert as of Sunday afternoon.
“This winter storm is expected to result in considerable disruption and perilous conditions on our highways and could lead to extensive power outages – just a day before temperatures plummet dangerously low,” Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear remarked in a statement.
Key Takeaways
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Severe winter storm spans from Central Plains to mid-Atlantic
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What to anticipate as the winter storm lashes much of the US
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Thousands are already experiencing power outages as the storm unleashes its fury
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Missouri airports lead the nation in flight cancellations
Over 90% of flights departing Kansas City airport canceled
22:00, Katie Hawkinson
As of late Sunday afternoon, ninety-four percent of flights leaving Kansas City International Airport have been terminated according to FlightAware.
At this airport, 143 departing flights, alongside 141 arriving flights, have been canceled thus far today.
In visuals: Kentucky submerged in winter storm
21:30, Katie Hawkinson
A plane is stationary during a snow storm at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky on Sunday (Getty Images)
A limo covered in snow is parked in Louisville on Sunday (Getty Images)
Dallas-Fort Worth airport experiences nearly 200 cancellations
21:15 , Katie Hawkinson
Almost 190 flights in and out of Dallas-Forth Worth International Airport were canceled today as harsh winter conditions disrupt travel nationwide, as reported by FlightAware.
Additionally, over 1,000 flights to and from the Texas airport have also been delayed.
This results in DFW being the airport with the third-highest number of cancellations today, just behind Kansas City International Airport and St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
The Dallas-Forth Worth region, alongside the majority of Texas, is currently under a cold weather advisory due to an influx of Arctic air this week. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures that “feel like” will plummet into single digits throughout much of the state this week.
Watch: Several vehicles slide off Kansas City highway during winter storm
21:00 , Katie Hawkinson
Tornado watches issued in several states
20:30 , Katie Hawkinson
Severe thunderstorms are affecting the southern United States, triggering tornado watches in parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas.
Midwest airports face rising cancellations amid storm
20:00 , Katie Hawkinson
Three major airports in the Midwest are witnessing numerous cancellations as a winter storm system moves from the Central Plains to the mid-Atlantic, according to FlightAware.
Kansas City International Airport is at the forefront of cancellations today, with over 270 flights to and from the airport canceled by Sunday afternoon. St. Louis Lambert International Airport follows, with nearly 250 flights canceled, both in and out.
Chicago O’Hare International Airport is beginning to witness cancellations as well, with just under 160 flights canceled by Sunday afternoon.
These three airports currently lead the nation in cancellations this afternoon, as reported by FlightAware.
Watch: Nation’s capital preparing for hazardous winter storm
19:30 , Katie Hawkinson
Intense thunderstorms to impact southern US
19:00 , Katie Hawkinson
Severe thunderstorms are set to affect the southern United States as a fierce winter storm moves across the nation.
Level 3 thunderstorm warnings are in force for certain regions of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, as indicated by the Storm Prediction Center.
Significant rainfall, strong winds, and destructive hail are anticipated.
Snowfall may set records in various cities
18:29 , Katie Hawkinson
This week’s winter storm is projected to break January snowfall records in numerous cities as it brings substantial snow and ice across much of the country.
Kansas City might be on track to exceed its previous January snowfall record of 7.2 inches, established in 2011. At the same time, Indianapolis may surpass its 2014 record of 11.4 inches for the month of January.
A resident of Shawnee, Kansas utilizes a snow blower during a significant winter storm on Sunday morning (Getty Images)
Power outage news: Kansas improves while Missouri’s figures rise
18:00 , Katie Hawkinson
As a winter storm batters the Central Plains area, thousands are anticipated to be without power owing to the heavy snowfall and ice.
In Kansas, just over 6,000 customers are experiencing power outages, a reduction from the 10,000 reported earlier today.
On the other hand, Missouri has over 20,000 customers without power, a rise from 15,000 this morning.
In photos: Kansas experiences blizzard-like conditions
17:37 , Katie Hawkinson
Bicyclists navigate through Wichita, Kansas during heavy snowfall on Sunday morning (AP)
A vehicle travels on Interstate 70 amidst heavy snowfall in Topeka, Kansas on Sunday morning (via REUTERS)
A cyclist maneuvers through Wichita, Kansas on a one-wheel electric scooter in blizzard-like conditions on Sunday morning (AP)
Images emerge as snow inundates the Midwest
17:02 , Katie Hawkinson
Images are pouring in from the Midwest as snow and ice slam the area.
Kansas authorities issue amusing caution to keep off roads
16:57 , Katie Hawkinson
The Lawrence, Kansas Police Department released a humorous alert on X, advising residents to refrain from road travel while a winter storm strikes their area.
“The crash reports haven’t ceased but have slowed considerably,” the department noted. “Currently, there is no precipitation falling, and traffic has reduced significantly (at last).”
“THIS DOES NOT MEAN THE ROADS ARE SAFE, ALAN. Keep your suburban vehicle parked in the driveway and ignite the fireplace.”
Missouri officials urge residents to limit non-essential travel
16:22 , Katie Hawkinson
Officials in Missouri are urging residents to refrain from non-essential travel until tomorrow as snow and ice bombard the area.
“Motorists should steer clear of travel until conditions enhance sometime on Monday,” stated Becky Allmeroth, Chief Safety and Operations Officer for the Missouri Department of Transportation, as reported by local news source KMBC.
“For the rest of this weekend, travel should be restricted to emergencies only,” Allmeroth continued. “These severe circumstances will also hinder response times for our teams and emergency partners.”
A comparable warning was issued by the National Weather Service.
“Once more, PLEASE STAY AT HOME IF POSSIBLE,” the agency’s office in Kansas City posted on X. “Or at the very least, exercise EXTREME caution.”
Missouri airports rank first in flight cancellations
16:06 , Katie Hawkinson
Two airports in Missouri — where over 16,000 individuals are currently experiencing power outages due to a winter storm affecting the Central Plains — are topping the nation in flight cancellations, as reported by FlightAware.
Airlines have suspended 218 flights to and from St. Louis Lambert International Airport. As of Sunday morning, an additional 191 flights to and from Kansas City International Airport have also been cancelled.
These airports have reported more cancellations than any other in the US today, according to FlightAware data.
Authorities have cautioned that air travel may face interruptions and road journeys could become extremely perilous due to the heavy snowfall and ice from the storm, which is expected to reach the mid-Atlantic late Sunday or early Monday.
Thousands without power as storm unleashes fury
15:56 , Katie Hawkinson
According to PowerOutage.us, over 25,000 individuals are currently without electricity across Kansas and Missouri as a winter storm sweeps through the Central Plains before advancing toward the mid-Atlantic.
According to the National Weather Service, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska may experience winds exceeding 40 mph and up to 15 inches of snow today, while northeast Missouri through the Central Appalachians could be hit with as much as 14 inches of snow.
Arctic air set to affect millions, reaching as far south as Florida
15:48 , Katie Hawkinson
Chilling air from the Arctic will impact the eastern two-thirds of the United States, as reported by the Associated Press, bringing severe and freezing wind chills to millions.
This Arctic outbreak will even affect Florida, according to the AP.
“The wind chills are expected to be brutal,” climate scientist Jennifer Francis from the Woodwell Climate Research Institute told the outlet.
Dan DePodwin, Director of Forecast Operations at Accuweather, stated that this wind could lead to the coldest January in the nation since 2011.
This winter storm is anticipated to render road travel particularly hazardous, bringing substantial snowfall and ice to various states.
Expectations as winter storm strikes much of the US
15:43 , Katie Hawkinson
A “significant winter storm” that is expected to deliver “notable snow and ice” across the Central Plains and mid-Atlantic regions will occur today through Monday, as per the National Weather Service.
Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska may witness winds surpassing 40 mph and 15 inches of snowfall today, while northeast Missouri through the Central Appalachians could see up to 14 inches of snow.
A “substantial area” of freezing rain is anticipated from Kansas through the Central Appalachians today.
The mid-Atlantic area, including the key metropolitan locations of Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., will experience the brunt of the storm tonight through Monday.
Important announcements from the National Weather Service regarding the winter storm this weekend (National Weather Service)
Severe winter storm extends from Central Plains to mid-Atlantic
15:38 , Katie Hawkinson
A winter storm is set to rush through the US today and on Monday, delivering up to a foot of snow alongside ice and rain for millions.
Approximately 70 million individuals are under some form of weather advisory this morning as the storm intensifies. Hazardous travel conditions and power interruptions are anticipated as the system moves from the Ohio River Valley to the East Coast late Sunday into Monday.
“For many, this might be the most substantial snowfall in over ten years,” remarked the NOAA’s Weather Prediction Center in a statement.
Stay tuned for real-time updates from The Independent.
A map released by the National Weather Service on Saturday morning. Purple, pink and red signify regions under weather warnings as a storm system traverses from the Central Plains to the mid-Atlantic (National Weather Service)
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