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Body: Millions are facing a travel nightmare today as a historic winter storm explodes over the Northeast and Great Lakes. ❄️✈️

With over 1,600 flights already canceled and whiteout conditions on highways, this "Bomb Cyclone" is wreaking havoc just hours before 2025. Are you in the path of the storm?

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Millions across the country faced dangerously cold conditions after the storm dumped snow in at least 17 states, disrupting travel and causing power outages.

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Millions of people across eastern parts of the U.S. were bracing for dangerously cold temperatures on Monday, as local governments and residents scrambled to restore damaged infrastructure and halted services after a major winter storm.

The storm dumped snow across 17 states, from New Mexico to New Hampshire, according to preliminary figures from the National Weather Service, with more than a foot of accumulation in some areas. More than 85 million people remained under an extreme cold warning early Monday, and forecasters warned that hazardous temperatures would remain for days in some areas.

Transit disruptions are expected to continue in many cities on Monday, as officials advised against travel and reduced schedules for trains and buses. Air travel was also still disrupted, with more than 4,000 cancellations for U.S. flights early Monday, according to the airline tracker FlightAware.

Major institutions in the Northeast remained closed on Monday, including the New York Public Library, the Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo. New York City’s public schools switched to remote learning on Monday in response to the heavy snowfall.

In parts of the Midwest, the South and the Mid-Atlantic, where freezing rain, wind and snow brought down trees and power lines, thousands of households are expected to remain powerless as the week begins. About 830,000 electricity customers were without power in the U.S. on Sunday night, with Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana experiencing the most outages, according to Poweroutage.us.

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Millions are waking up to a travel nightmare today. From "whiteout conditions" in Connecticut to ice storms in the South, the latest winter blast has paralyzed the Eastern US. ❄️✈️

Governor Lamont has declared an emergency as snowfall is predicted to hit nearly 2 feet in some areas. Are you in the path of the storm?

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A powerful winter storm is sweeping across the United States, bringing heavy snow, dangerous ice, and extreme cold. Millions of Americans are facing power outages, flight cancellations, and hazardous travel conditions. Stay updated with local alerts and safety tips to protect yourself and your loved ones during this extreme weather event. ❄️🇺🇸

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Historic blizzard conditions are sweeping the US right now. States of Emergency declared in NY, PA, and MA. ❄️ 4,500+ Flights Canceled ❄️ 500k+ Without Power ❄️ "Life-Threatening" temps tonight

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Central Florida is in the grip of a blistering heat wave as a massive “heat dome” intensifies temperatures across the region. On July 29, the National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Volusia, Lake, Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties, with heat index values soaring between 110°F and 115°F. This marks only the second time in history such a warning has been issued in the Orlando area, the previous being in August 2023.

Multiple cities broke or tied previous heat records. Sanford hit 100°F, Leesburg reached 99°F, and Daytona Beach tied its 1992 record of 98°F. Even Orlando came close to its 1949 record at 98°F. A Heat Advisory remains in effect through midweek, and while isolated thunderstorms may bring temporary cooling, meteorologists warn that high humidity under the heat dome will continue to exacerbate dangerous conditions.

Philadelphia Faces Dual Threat of Heat and Air Quality

Philadelphia is also enduring one of its most severe heat stretches of the summer. On July 29, the city tied its 2002 temperature record at 98°F, with a similar high expected again on Wednesday. With humidity factored in, the heat index is expected to surpass 105°F, placing millions at risk of heat-related illnesses.

In addition to the extreme heat, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued a Code Orange ozone alert, urging children, seniors, and individuals with respiratory issues to avoid outdoor activity. Residents were asked to reduce pollution by limiting driving and conserving electricity.

A brief reprieve may come Thursday as a cold front triggers scattered thunderstorms. By Friday, daytime highs could dip to the mid-70s°F, with nighttime lows in the 60s and 50s, ushering in a much-needed cooldown across the region.

Eastern U.S. Braces for Heat’s Peak Before Canadian Cooldown Arrives

The heat dome impacting Florida and the Northeast is part of a broader, nationwide weather pattern affecting over 170 million Americans. From the Deep South to the Great Lakes, cities are recording triple-digit temperatures and heat indices exceeding 110°F. Tampa saw its first 100°F reading in over 130 years, and Memphis, Atlanta, and much of the Southeast are experiencing similar extremes.

The heat dome has been particularly relentless overnight, with high humidity preventing temperatures from dropping significantly. This increases the risk for vulnerable populations, especially without access to air conditioning.

However, relief is in sight. Meteorologists expect a major cooldown beginning Thursday, as a mass of Canadian air pushes across the northern U.S. By the weekend, cities from Chicago to Boston could see temperatures 10–20°F lower, with some overnight lows plunging into the 40s°F in the Northeast.

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