Millions across US face freezing temperatures as south experiences rare snowfall | US weather
The United States remains at the mercy of freezing temperatures across much of the country, stretching from the northeast to the south. 150 million people Covered by cold weather advisories and extreme cold warnings.
Florida’s unusually cold temperatures have led to some rare sights: snowflakes and falling iguanas. Inside Miami and OrlandoLow temperatures dropped to 35F (1.7C) and 24F (-4.4C) respectively, undoubtedly disappointing holidaymakers trying to head to the Sunshine state to escape the freezing temperatures on the east coast.
But more surprised than the Florida tourists were the iguanas: At such low temperatures, the cold-blooded reptiles become paralyzed and fall from the trees. Although it was sad to witness, wildlife officials said the iguanas did not die and regained the ability to move when temperatures rose again.
Due to unusually cold conditions, the Florida fish and wildlife conservation commission (FWC) is allowing residents to capture and transport non-native reptiles to five designated FWC offices throughout the weekend. An FWC office based in Sunrise, Florida Took over 1,000 iguanas Sunday.
A bomb cyclone classified by meteorologists as an intense, rapidly strengthening weather system contributed to heavy snow across the South, including North Carolina’s largest city Charlotte and the surrounding area.
The National Weather Service office in Raleigh warned that wind chills would drop to around 0F (-17C) early Monday. “Snow and ice will persist and refreezing tonight will make travel hazardous,” the office said in a statement on social media Sunday. “Be careful on the roads and wear warm clothing.”
More than 110 deaths related to cold weather and storms have been reported in the United States since the end of January. Almost 80,000 customers were still alive in Tennessee and Mississippi, which had been hit earlier by a storm that brought snow and ice. without electricity Monday morning, according to the outage tracking website. power outage.us.
in New York, 14 people confirmed He had died outside during the winter storm and the cold days that followed. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani in question According to preliminary findings, it was stated on Saturday that hypothermia “played a role” in eight deaths.
Speaking over the weekend, Mamdani added: “We have expanded housing capacity, relaxed admission rules and worked with faith-based and community-based organizations to increase outreach. As we have made clear, we will not slow down in this work.”
During weeks of freezing temperatures and frigid temperatures, weather forecasting groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicted what many across the country feared most: six more weeks of winter. The Pennsylvanian creature’s annual prediction, made famous by the movie starring Bill Murray, was met with mixed cheers and boos from thousands of people who trekked through single-digit temperatures to see what his prediction would be.
However Another mole, Woodstock Willie, offered the antidote to hope. Punxsutawney Phil’s midwestern alternative predicted warm days ahead.
“Willie looks up at the sky to the east and back at the ground and clearly states in mole tongue: ‘I sure as hell don’t see a shadow!’” Stephen Tobolowsky, who plays insurance salesman Ned Ryerson in the movie, read a statement before the crowd. “Spring is coming!”
