Historic Winter Storm Sweeps the South, Leaving Death and Chaos in Its Wake
Source: cbsnews.com Four Dead from Cold as a Historic Winter Storm Hits the South At least four people have died due to the extreme cold that is gripping much of the southern U.S., triggered by a once-in-a-generation historic winter storm. Two deaths are being investigated in Austin, Texas, as suspected cold-related fatalities, although the causes are not confirmed. Additionally, an individual in Georgia succumbed to hypothermia, and an 80-year-old man in Milwaukee fell outdoors, leading to his death. Authorities warn that the cold remains a significant threat, with temperatures plummeting to dangerous levels across the region. Historic Snowfall Records and Blizzards Along the Gulf Coast A historic winter storm is sweeping through the Gulf Coast, where snow is falling from southeast Texas to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. In New Orleans, eight inches of snow was recorded at the Louis Armstrong Airport, surpassing the city’s previous record from 1963. Snow is even blanketing the...