As the US grapples with the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern, a weekend-long winter storm that swept from Texas to Maine, leaving devastation in its wake. Over 700,000 people remain without power across the South, with travel disruptions expected to last into the first half of the week.
The storm's impact was particularly severe in Eastern Massachusetts and parts of Pennsylvania, where snowfall totals exceeded 18 inches in several counties. In contrast, other areas saw significant disruptions due to below-freezing temperatures and ice buildup, leaving power grids and infrastructure severely damaged.
According to reports, at least 13 people have lost their lives, mostly in southern states, while another five individuals were found deceased outside in New York City, although the cause of death has not been officially confirmed. The toll from Winter Storm Fern is expected to be substantial, with AccuWeather estimating damage and economic losses totaling $105 billion to $115 billion.
The storm's effects are also being felt at US airports, where nearly 4,300 flights have been canceled for Monday, with another 2,600 delayed. Travel disruptions are widespread, particularly out of Boston, Dallas, and Charlotte, as more than half of all flights from those cities are expected to be grounded today.
As the nation struggles to recover from Winter Storm Fern, over 200 million people remain under extreme cold warnings, winter weather advisories, or winter storm warnings, with record-low temperatures forecast for Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas on Monday morning.
The storm's impact was particularly severe in Eastern Massachusetts and parts of Pennsylvania, where snowfall totals exceeded 18 inches in several counties. In contrast, other areas saw significant disruptions due to below-freezing temperatures and ice buildup, leaving power grids and infrastructure severely damaged.
According to reports, at least 13 people have lost their lives, mostly in southern states, while another five individuals were found deceased outside in New York City, although the cause of death has not been officially confirmed. The toll from Winter Storm Fern is expected to be substantial, with AccuWeather estimating damage and economic losses totaling $105 billion to $115 billion.
The storm's effects are also being felt at US airports, where nearly 4,300 flights have been canceled for Monday, with another 2,600 delayed. Travel disruptions are widespread, particularly out of Boston, Dallas, and Charlotte, as more than half of all flights from those cities are expected to be grounded today.
As the nation struggles to recover from Winter Storm Fern, over 200 million people remain under extreme cold warnings, winter weather advisories, or winter storm warnings, with record-low temperatures forecast for Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas on Monday morning.
. Winter Storm Fern was like nothin' we've seen in ages, even back when I was a kid. It's crazy how 700k ppl are still without power after all this time. The whole situation is just super stressful for everyone, especially the ones who lost their lives or homes. $105-115 billion is insane, what's gonna happen to those people? 
The airports situation is gettin' outta hand too, nearly 7k flights canceled already... hope everyone gets back on track soon 
It's crazy to think about how fast things can change in the US, one minute you're enjoying a cozy weekend, next minute it's like a war zone out there! I feel so bad for those 700k ppl still without power, they deserve some serious support from the gov 
. And 13 lives lost? That's just devastating 
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. Don't get me wrong, I feel terrible for those who lost their lives or power, but I think they should've invested in infrastructure that can handle these kinds of events way sooner 
. I mean, $105 billion in damage? That's crazy talk 
. And all the flights canceled? It's gonna take a while to recover from this one 
. Plus, what about those who don't have the means to afford fancy generators or snow blowers? Winter Storm Fern is just another example of how some people are more prepared than others 
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Still can't believe that much power outages in the US! 
Like, what's up with that? 
. Like, who needs $105 billion in damages? I mean, I know the power grid is old and all, but can't they just upgrade it already? And seriously, 200 million people under extreme cold warnings? How are we even supposed to get our daily coffee fix now? 
️ The airports are a mess, flights cancelled left and right... I'm starting to think my Monday morning coffee date with friends is going to have to be rescheduled for, like, next week. And on top of all this, 13 people lost their lives. No, let's not talk about that too much. Let's just get back to our frozen, dark homes and hope the power comes back on soon 
. And now we're hearing estimates of $105 billion in damage? That's just staggering. I hope everyone affected can get back on their feet soon 
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cant even imagine having to shovel that much snow in one day 
and 105 billion dollars in damages? thats wild 
700k ppl, can you even imagine? And it's not just the ppl, but also all the animals suffering out there 
️ Fingers crossed it stays on all week 
and u know what the worst part is it could've been prevented if we had better infrastructure in place 
hopefully gov and utility companies can get things sorted ASAP so ppl can start rebuilding their lives soon 
️ I'm glued to my phone watching the updates... when will it all end?? 
! And the worst part is, some folks have lost their lives 
. And I don't even want to think about those poor ppl in TX, LA, etc... record-low temps? 
. I was following all the updates on social media and it's like the whole country is being hit by this massive winter storm. The thought of 700k people without power is just heartbreaking, you know? I can only imagine how scary it must be to wake up one morning and have your entire house pitch black 
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