Cerca de nueve mil vuelos fueron cancelados por las fuertes nevadas en Estados Unidos
Una poderosa tormenta invernal está afectando a dos tercios de Estados Unidos durante este fin de semana, llevando a 19 estados a declarar emergencia climática ante las severas condiciones meteorológicas que incluyen nevadas intensas, vientos fuertes y temperaturas extremadamente bajas.
TL;DR
- A powerful winter storm is affecting two-thirds of the United States.
- 19 states have declared a climate emergency.
- Severe weather conditions include heavy snowfall, strong winds, and extreme cold.
- Accumulations of snow have reached 15 centimeters in states like Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Memphis, and Tennessee.
- Over 9,000 flights have been canceled, and more than 1,100 have been delayed.
- New York expects 20 to 23 centimeters of snow and prolonged freezing temperatures.
- Meteorologists warn of risks to the population and infrastructure, including damage to homes, fallen trees, and power outages.
- Wind chills could drop to -36 degrees Celsius in some areas.
- Authorities recommend staying home and avoiding travel due to icy roads and the risk of accidents.
- Over 3,400 flights within and outside the US were canceled on Saturday, January 24th.