Summary
A winter storm named Fern caused severe weather across the United States over a weekend, resulting in at least 30 deaths. The storm affected a large area, particularly the Northeast, with snow, sleet, and freezing rain impacting around 190 million people. Several deaths were reported in states such as New York, Tennessee, and others due to various storm-related causes, including accidents and exposure to cold.
Key Facts
- At least 30 people died in the United States due to a winter storm named Fern.
- The storm moved from the south-central U.S. to the Northeast, affecting approximately 190 million people with snow and ice.
- Eight people died outdoors in New York City during the storm.
- Tennessee confirmed three deaths related to the storm.
- In Massachusetts, a woman died after a snowplow accident, while her husband was injured.
- Three deaths in Pennsylvania were linked to people shoveling snow.
- Louisiana reported three deaths, including two from hypothermia and one from carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Other states, including Mississippi, New Jersey, South Carolina, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Texas, also reported storm-related fatalities.
