A severe winter storm has brought heavy snow, and freezing temperatures to Americans across the United States.The National Weather Service has warned of dangerously cold wind chills with night-time temperatures falling below -20C in some cities.Calling the storms "historic," President Donald Trump on Saturday approved federal emergency disaster declarations in South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, Maryland, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Indiana, and West Virginia.More on this story.
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Winter storm grips US as millions face power outages and disruption
A severe winter storm is impacting the United States, bringing heavy snow and freezing temperatures to multiple states. The National Weather Service has issued warnings about dangerously cold wind chills, with temperatures expected to drop below -20C in some areas.
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A severe winter storm is impacting the United States, bringing heavy snow and freezing temperatures to multiple states. The National Weather Service has issued warnings about dangerously cold wind chills, with temperatures expected to drop below -20C in some areas. Millions of Americans are facing power outages and significant disruption due to the storm. President Donald Trump has declared a federal emergency disaster in twelve states: South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, Maryland, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Indiana, and West Virginia. The declarations are intended to provide federal aid to assist with the emergency response and recovery efforts.
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President Donald Trump approved federal emergency disaster declarations in multiple states.
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Night-time temperatures are falling below -20C in some cities.
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The National Weather Service has warned of dangerously cold wind chills.
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A severe winter storm has brought heavy snow and freezing temperatures to Americans across the United States.
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