Winter Storm Fern Brings Chaos
Texans have been warned they may be stuck inside for up to five days as Winter Storm Fern unleashes havoc across a deadly 2,000-mile ice zone sweeping the US. Nearly 230 million Americans brace for plummeting temperatures and heavy snowfall this weekend.
At least 16 states, including Washington DC, have declared states of emergency to tackle the brutal conditions and mobilise federal resources.
Texas Faces Unprecedented Freeze
Texas, usually spared from severe winter, is bearing the brunt of the storm. Officials urge residents to prepare for a lockdown lasting until Wednesday.
Staging areas are set up in Texas and Louisiana, with Urban Search and Rescue teams standing by. Officials plead with residents to stay home and avoid dangerous journeys.
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President Donald Trump tweeted on Friday that FEMA is fully prepped and working closely with state authorities.
A Long Freeze Ahead
After the storm passes, a treacherous thaw awaits. Ice-coated power lines are under strain, threatening outages as branches snap in heavy winds.
Winter Storm Fern will then blanket the Northeast with up to a foot of snow from Washington to Boston, prolonging misery for millions.
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Stay safe, stay warm, and avoid the roads if you can – this freeze is no joke.
