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Winter storm in the US Northeast forces states of emergency and travel bans
A major winter storm affects more than 50 million people in the northeastern United States, forces states of emergency in seven states, and causes the cancellation or delay of more than 14,000 flights.
TL;DR
- More than 50 million people in the northeastern US are impacted by a major winter storm.
- Seven states (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts) have declared states of emergency.
- Over 14,000 flights have been canceled or delayed between Sunday and Tuesday.
- The storm is expected to bring significant snowfall, with accumulations up to 60 cm along I-95 and up to 150 cm in New England.
- High winds of 56 km/h are forecast, with gusts up to 112 km/h, and visibility reduced to 400 meters or less.
- New York City has declared an emergency, banning non-essential travel and canceling events.
- Authorities warn of widespread power outages, damage to infrastructure, and coastal flooding with storm surges up to 120 cm.
- The storm could be among the ten strongest in New York City's history.