{"id":19402,"date":"2025-01-21T21:34:22","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T21:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=19402"},"modified":"2025-01-21T21:34:22","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T21:34:22","slug":"9-us-states-under-threat-from-severe-winter-storm-weather-forecast-through-wednesday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=19402","title":{"rendered":"9 US States Under Threat from Severe Winter Storm \u2013 Weather Forecast Through Wednesday"},"content":{"rendered":"

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One state has already declared an emergency due to the approaching winter storm. Several affected states have also issued guidelines on how to stay safe during this period.<\/p>\n

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On January 21, 2025, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter storm warning for nine U.S. states. The affected states include Alabama (AL), South Carolina (SC), North Carolina (NC), Georgia (GA), Louisiana (LA), Mississippi (MS), Florida (FL), Texas (TX), and Alaska (AK). Below is a breakdown of the affected areas in each state, the expected duration of the storm, and other important details.<\/p>\n

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For Louisiana, the Lake Charles NWS reported that the\u00a0affected areas<\/a>\u00a0include portions of central, south-central, southwest, and west-central Louisiana, as well as southeast Texas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Winter storm warning duration:<\/strong>\u00a0In effect until 9 p.m. CST.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What residents should anticipate:<\/strong> Heavy snowfall with additional accumulations ranging between one and six inches.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Precautions to be taken:<\/strong>\u00a0Residents are urged to carry extra food, flashlights, and water in their cars in case of emergencies if travel is necessary. However, they are strongly advised to delay all travel. Extreme caution should be exercised if travel is unavoidable. Road condition updates can be obtained by dialing 511.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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People are encouraged to stay indoors until weather conditions improve. If going outside, they should dress in layers, including gloves, scarves, and hats, to stay warm. All exposed skin should be covered to reduce the risk of hypothermia or frostbite.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The New Orleans NWS also reported that portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi need to be on high alert.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Winter storm warning duration:<\/strong>\u00a0In effect until midnight CST.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What residents should anticipate:<\/strong>\u00a0Moderate to heavy snowfall<\/a>\u00a0with total snow and sleet accumulation ranging between three and seven inches. Ice accumulations are expected to be a light glaze.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Precautions to be taken:<\/strong>\u00a0Residents are urged to carry extra food, flashlights, and water in their cars in case of emergencies if travel is necessary. However, they are strongly advised to delay all travel. Extreme caution should be exercised if travel is unavoidable. Road condition updates can be obtained by dialing 511.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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People are encouraged to stay indoors until weather conditions improve. If going outside, they should dress in layers, including gloves, scarves, and hats, to stay warm. All exposed skin should be covered to reduce the risk of hypothermia or frostbite.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The same NWS also issued warnings for the following areas: Coastal Jefferson Parish, Lower Lafourche, Lower Plaquemines, and Lower Terrebonne Parishes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Winter storm warning duration:<\/strong>\u00a0In effect until midnight CST.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What residents should anticipate:<\/strong>\u00a0Heavy mixed precipitation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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