Storm causes widespread US power outages, thousands of flights cancelled

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 25, 2026 at 05:31 PM

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A major winter storm is impacting the eastern two-thirds of the United States, causing widespread power outages and travel disruptions on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Nearly a million customers are without electricity from Texas to New England, with Tennessee, Mississippi, Texas, and Louisiana being the most affected states. Over 10,000 flights have been cancelled due to heavy snow and freezing rain. The National Weather Service warns of dangerous travel conditions and infrastructure impacts for several days, with 213 million people under winter weather warnings. President Trump has declared a federal emergency as nearly 20 states and the District of Columbia have announced weather emergencies due to the "historic" storm.

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