Winter Storm Hits Southern U.S., Multiple States Declare State of Emergency | WPN World People News

Reports indicate that the southern United States has been struck by a rare winter storm as an Arctic cold front moves southward. Snowfall has been recorded from Texas to Florida, with over 5,000 flights canceled or delayed. There have also been reports of fatalities due to the extreme cold. Schools and government offices have been closed. For the first time in history, the National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for the Gulf Coast region.

The report notes that the Arctic cold front began moving southward on the 21st, reaching the northern Gulf Coast of the U.S., including Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida, where heavy snow and freezing rain were reported. In New Orleans, snowfall reached 23 cm, breaking a local record that had stood since 1963.

Meteorologists have warned that the cold weather is expected to persist through the weekend. The blizzard has already caused several deaths, led to the cancellation of classes for millions of students, and disrupted highways and airports. Major facilities at airports have been shut down, and thousands of flights have been canceled. Multiple states across the U.S. have declared states of emergency.