US Southern Region Hit by Once-in-a-Generation Winter Storm Resulting in Fatalities

A severe winter storm is affecting the southern United States, with approximately 170 million people under an extreme warning or cold weather advisory. The storm has caused significant disruptions, including deaths due to exposure, with temperatures reaching as low as -9C (15F) in Atlanta, Georgia. The storm has also brought record snow to cities such as New Orleans and Houston, leading to highway closures, flight cancellations, and school closures.