U.S. Is About to Get Slammed With More Dangerous Winter Weather
The National Weather Service (NWS) is warming that another big round of snow and Arctic air is set to pounce on the United States, and it's looking to be widespread, impacting more than 1 million U.S. residents.
On Thursday, Jan. 29, the NWS announced a new set of winter storm warnings for a large snow and cold event expected to hit the U.S. this weekend.
Winter Storm Warnings in Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia and North Carolina
So, where are these winter storm warnings most severe? On Thursday, the NSW announced winter storm warnings in Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia and North Carolina, upgrading them from winter storm watches. Winter storm watches are also in effect for coastal areas of Georgia and Virginia.
"Forecast confidence continues to grow that a significant snowstorm will impact a much of the Carolinas into Southeast Virginia this weekend, with greater uncertainty farther up the coast," the NWS stated on X.
Meanwhile, even areas not expected to get hit but lots of snowfall are getting warned about "dangerously cold" temperatures. An Arctic cold front is expected to hit the Midwest and Northeast Thursday night, Jan. 29, into early Friday, Jan. 30, delivering a strong douse of cold air.
Indiana is also expected to get hit with snow, with the NWS stating, "Several inches of lake effect snow is looking likely Friday night into Saturday for Lake, Porter, and La Porte counties. If you live in NW Indiana or have plans to be driving on the I-90/I-94 corridors, make sure to check the forecast from us and @NWSChicago in the coming days."
So, with more than 1 million Americans under winter storm warnings and millions more under advisories, it's looking to be another sketchy weekend of winter weather.
Winter Cold Safety
Stay safe in the cold with tips from the Red Cross. "Check on relatives, neighbors, and friends, particularly if they are elderly or live alone," they note, adding, "Avoid overexertion, such as shoveling snow, pushing a vehicle, or walking in deep snow."
Also, don't forget the pets. "If possible, bring your pets inside during cold winter weather," the Red Cross states. "Move other animals or livestock to sheltered areas and make sure they have access to non-frozen drinking water. If the animals are outside, make sure their access to food and water is not blocked by snow drifts, ice, or other obstacles."
"Winter storms create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and heart attacks from overexertion," adds Ready.gov. "Winter storms including blizzards can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice and high winds."