America is hit by a powerful snow storm and floods and forecasts colder weather
The United States of America experienced floods, snowstorms, and powerful wind gusts this week, causing problems on the roads, school cancellations, and leaving some homes without power. The storm hit the northeast on Tuesday and has been worsening since.
It is predicted that by the end of the week, the United States will face freezing temperatures, leading to icy conditions in many states. The Associated Press reports on the weather in different cities.
In Maine, the most significant issue was strong wind gusts of 95 mph (153 km/h). Philadelphia, located upstream of the Atlantic Ocean on the Delaware River, experienced the highest storm surge in the history of observations.
In Florida, tornadoes raged in the south, and in the northwest, the ground was covered with nearly a meter of snow.
Hundreds of thousands of families were left without electricity. The weather toppled power poles, leading to extended repair times.
Moreover, there was a collapse in traffic, not just due to ice and poor visibility on the roads but also resulting in hundreds of canceled flights due to bad weather.
In Pennsylvania, roads were flooded, and in New York, migrants had to be evacuated from a tent city due to powerful wind gusts. In New Hampshire, people were advised to stay away from bodies of water due to flooding.
However, the problems seem to be just beginning. Several media outlets, citing meteorologists, have reported that the storm is forecasted to bring dangerously low temperatures and severe weather over the weekend, including hail, tornadoes, and blizzards.