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Stratospheric Vortex Linked to Deadly UK Storm Cluster

Three named storms in the UK and Ireland in February 2022 caused four deaths, 1.4 million power outages, and severe flooding; scientists linked this to an unusually strong stratospheric polar vortex, increasing storm likelihood threefold.

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Arctic Amplification Drives Extreme Cold Waves in Turkey and North America

Turkey and parts of North America are experiencing extreme cold snaps with temperatures expected to reach -40°C in some US states and -20°C in Erzurum, Turkey, on Friday; experts link these events to Arctic amplification, a phenomenon where the Arctic warms four times faster than the global average,...

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Severe US Weather: 10 Dead, Polar Vortex Incoming

Severe weather caused at least 10 deaths across the US, with 9 in Kentucky due to flooding, as a polar vortex threatens the Rockies and northern Plains with life-threatening cold; President Trump declared a disaster in Kentucky.

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Record Arctic Blast to Pummel US

A massive polar vortex is expected to bring record-breaking cold to the United States next week, with temperatures potentially plunging to 14 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 Celsius) and affecting almost all states except parts of the West and Florida; this is the tenth such event this winter, exceeding nor...

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Polar Vortex and Winter Storm Enzo to Cripple US with Life-Threatening Cold

A life-threatening polar vortex and Winter Storm Enzo will impact 235 million Americans from Monday to Wednesday, bringing temperatures as low as -50°F and heavy snow and ice to the Southern US, causing widespread disruptions and health risks.

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Polar Vortex Causes Widespread Eastern US Winter Storm Disruption

A powerful polar vortex caused a major winter storm across the eastern U.S., resulting in hundreds of car accidents, thousands of flight cancellations, widespread power outages affecting 200,000 in Virginia where a boil water advisory was issued, and the closure of government buildings.

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Polar Vortex Collapse to Bring More Frigid Weather to US by Mid-March

A polar vortex collapse is predicted to bring frigid temperatures and severe winter weather to the northern US by mid-March, causing widespread travel disruptions, mirroring February's event which saw over 4,400 flight disruptions on February 12th alone due to severe winter storms and dangerously lo...

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Nine Dead in Severe US Weather: Kentucky Flooding, Levee Failure, and Extreme Cold

Severe weather pummeled the U.S., causing at least nine deaths—eight in Kentucky from flooding— prompting a state of emergency, over 1,000 rescues, and a presidential disaster declaration; a Tennessee levee failed, and a tree fell in Atlanta.

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Devastating Winter Storm Kills 10 in Eastern U.S.

A severe winter storm system, originating from a polar vortex, pummeled the eastern U.S., causing at least 10 deaths—nine in Kentucky due to flooding—and widespread damage from heavy snow, ice, high winds, and tornadoes.

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Severe Weather System Impacts Eastern U.S., Causing Flooding and Heavy Snow

A major winter storm is impacting the eastern U.S., bringing severe flooding to parts of Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Arkansas, heavy snow and ice to the Northeast, and a cold snap to the Rockies. Governor Beshear declared a state of emergency in Kentucky due to the potential for widespre...

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Arctic Blast to Hit Most of U.S., Bringing Sub-Zero Temperatures to 105 Million

A massive arctic blast will hit most of the U.S. this weekend into early next week, bringing sub-zero temperatures to about 105 million people across 40 states due to a weakened polar vortex pushing cold air south from Siberia, potentially causing severe weather from the Plains to the East Coast.

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Major Winter Storm Cripples Central US, Prompts States of Emergency

A major winter storm impacting the central US has caused hazardous road conditions and prompted states of emergencies in four states, with up to 35.6cm of snow reported and over 60 million people under weather alerts across 30 states due to a southward-moving polar vortex, leading to numerous accide...

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