At least 220 million Americans are bracing for extreme cold temperatures brought by a powerful winter storm that has claimed the lives of at least 35 people nationwide. The icy conditions have taken a devastating toll on communities across the country, with fatalities reported in Texas, Pennsylvania, New York City, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and several other states.
In Texas, a heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded when three brothers died after falling into an icy pond north of Dallas. Their bodies were found by authorities who responded to a 911 call from their frantic mother.
Nearby, a 16-year-old girl lost her life in a sledding accident that left another young woman injured. The incident occurred when the victim and her companion were pulled on a sled by a teenage boy driving a car, which struck a curb before hitting a tree.
In Austin, Texas, officials found a body in an abandoned gas station parking lot, attributed to apparent hypothermia. Authorities are still investigating the cause of death.
The National Weather Service has issued extreme cold warnings for several states, including Texas, Pennsylvania, New York City, and Massachusetts, where residents are advised to stay indoors and avoid travel unless absolutely necessary.
Eight people have lost their lives in New York City, while a retired police officer died on Long Island after shoveling snow. In Verona, New Jersey, authorities found another victim with a shovel in his hand, highlighting the risks of frostbite and hypothermia associated with winter weather.
In Massachusetts, a woman was killed when a snowplow backed into her vehicle in a parking lot. Similarly, fatalities have been reported in Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kansas, Ohio, and South Carolina.
In Texas, a heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded when three brothers died after falling into an icy pond north of Dallas. Their bodies were found by authorities who responded to a 911 call from their frantic mother.
Nearby, a 16-year-old girl lost her life in a sledding accident that left another young woman injured. The incident occurred when the victim and her companion were pulled on a sled by a teenage boy driving a car, which struck a curb before hitting a tree.
In Austin, Texas, officials found a body in an abandoned gas station parking lot, attributed to apparent hypothermia. Authorities are still investigating the cause of death.
The National Weather Service has issued extreme cold warnings for several states, including Texas, Pennsylvania, New York City, and Massachusetts, where residents are advised to stay indoors and avoid travel unless absolutely necessary.
Eight people have lost their lives in New York City, while a retired police officer died on Long Island after shoveling snow. In Verona, New Jersey, authorities found another victim with a shovel in his hand, highlighting the risks of frostbite and hypothermia associated with winter weather.
In Massachusetts, a woman was killed when a snowplow backed into her vehicle in a parking lot. Similarly, fatalities have been reported in Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kansas, Ohio, and South Carolina.
This is so sad... The thought of all those people losing their lives due to extreme cold is just heartbreaking. I mean, 35 lives lost? That's devastating. And the way some of these incidents are happening, like that girl being pulled on a sled by a teenager... it's just crazy. 
I'm shocked by the number of lives lost already, especially those young families... 3 brothers, just gone 
And that sledding accident, poor girl 
, it's like our parents weren't paying attention enough... I mean, we all know it can be fun, but not when you lose control. This storm is no joke, people need to prioritize their safety above all else. Stay warm & safe, everyone 
! I'm literally shivering just thinking about it 
. 220 million people bracing for extreme cold? That's like, a whole nation on alert 
! And the stats are crazy - at least 35 lives lost so far 
. And poor lady in Texas who found her body in an abandoned gas station parking lot... what a horrific way to go 
. I'm also concerned about all those people who have to shovel snow and risk frostbite 
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Stay safe, everyone! 
. And what about all those people struggling to afford heating their homes during this crisis? It's just not right.
. The stats are insane - Texas alone has had 3 brothers die from falling into an icy pond, and a 16-year-old girl went down in a sledding accident 
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It's like they say: "Winter is coming" (Game of Thrones reference) 
. In all seriousness though, it's heartbreaking to see so many lives lost. Can we get some relief from these harsh winter conditions soon? 
!! i'm sitting here with my thermos of hot tea 
️ and thinking about all those people who lost their lives... it's just heartbreaking 
. i don't think we're taking winter weather seriously enough, you know? like, yes there's a storm warning 
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? but honestly, i'm still trying to wrap my head around all these deaths... it's like, how do you even survive something this bad? 
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. These stories are etched in my heart, making me want to spread hope & warmth instead of cold 
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It would've made all the difference! 
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Maybe something like a portable heater or an automated snow-melt system? That'd be game-changing 
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. I mean, come on, parents! Supervise your kids, please! Also, I'm so over these extreme cold warnings. Can't we just have a moderate winter for once? It's like the National Weather Service is trying to ruin our lives 
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In my day, we didn't have all these fancy warning systems, and we still managed to survive... kinda.