"Across the country, Americans are stocking up on essentials and picking store shelves clean as they brace for Winter Storm Fern, which is expected to span from the South and Mid-Atlantic to the Northeast and Midwest, starting Friday morning. Local authorities have begun salting roads and establishing emergency protocols in anticipation of potential power outages and limited travel. Experts and authorities are advising people in affected states to stock up on food items that don't need to be cooked or refrigerated,"
"The Weather Channel predicted Thursday that wintry conditions, including ice, snow, and dangerous wind chills, could affect up to 230 million people - or two-thirds of the country's population - across the US. The Midwest will experience the coldest temperatures as a polar vortex dips south, with lows possibly reaching -50 degrees Fahrenheit in states like North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, the Associated Press reported Thursday."
Preparations are underway across more than 30 states for Winter Storm Fern beginning Friday morning. Forecasts predict heavy snow, freezing rain, and dangerous wind chills that could affect up to 230 million people. Local authorities are salting roads and activating emergency protocols in anticipation of limited travel and power outages. The Midwest faces extreme cold as a polar vortex could drive temperatures near -50°F in parts of the region. The Appalachians and Northeast may see significant snow accumulations, while the South and Southeast risk ice buildup and potential multi-day outages. Residents are advised to stock nonperishable food, water, and charge devices.
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