An arctic blast is set to hit the nation’s interior and southern regions, with a snowstorm expected to follow in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, bringing extremely cold temperatures. Federal forecasters predict that more than 212 million people, two-thirds of the U.S. population, will be under winter weather watches and alerts. The storm is expected to bring snow to Texas, the Gulf Coast, the Deep South, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and parts of New England. Temperatures are expected to plummet, with parts of the Midwest experiencing temperatures as low as 6 below zero. Chicago is also bracing for sub-zero wind chill readings. Officials in various states are preparing for the storm, with Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont urging residents to stay off the roads, and New York City and New Jersey declaring a state of emergency. The arctic blast has also led to the cancellation of events honoring Martin Luther King Jr. in Baltimore and New Orleans. Southern states like Texas and Louisiana are also expected to experience freezing temperatures. Warming centers are being opened in various cities to help those in need. In conclusion, residents across the nation are being urged to prepare for the storm and extreme cold temperatures by staying indoors and taking necessary precautions to stay safe.
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U.S. Gears Up for Freezing Temperatures and Snowstorm
