US storm cuts power to hundreds of thousands of homes and grounds flights

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Reuters and Michael SainatoJanuary 25, 2026 at 03:12 PM

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A major winter storm is impacting the eastern two-thirds of the United States, causing widespread power outages and flight cancellations. As of Sunday morning, over 700,000 customers were without power, primarily in Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas, and over 10,000 flights are expected to be cancelled. The National Weather Service forecasts heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain, and dangerously cold temperatures across the affected regions, with up to 18 inches of snow expected in New England. Seventeen states and the District of Columbia have declared weather emergencies, and federal emergency disaster declarations have been approved for multiple states. Authorities are urging residents to take precautions, stock up on supplies, and stay safe amid the severe weather conditions.

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