Summary
An arctic blast and a bomb cyclone are expected to cause severe winter weather in the eastern United States this weekend. This weather event follows Winter Storm Fern, which caused significant disruptions and power outages. The bomb cyclone could bring strong winds and snow, while the arctic air could lead to extremely cold temperatures as far south as Florida.
Key Facts
- The eastern United States could experience severe winter weather due to a bomb cyclone and arctic blast happening at the same time.
- The bomb cyclone is expected to bring strong winds and snow, especially to areas like the Outer Banks and Cape Cod.
- The forecast follows Winter Storm Fern, which recently affected many states and resulted in at least 30 deaths.
- Power outages continue for hundreds of thousands of people due to the recent winter storm.
- Arctic air could cause extremely low temperatures, leading to freeze warnings in the Southeast, including Florida.
- Meteorologists warn of possible damage to crops in Central Florida due to harsh freezing conditions.
- The exact path and snowfall amounts for the upcoming storm are still uncertain.
