A severe winter storm swept across the southeastern U.S., affecting the Carolinas and Gulf Coast with heavy snowfall and icy roads, resulting in at least 10 deaths. Coastal communities reported up to four inches of snow while the Gulf Coast faced hazardous conditions. Officials urged residents to refrain from travel due to the dangerous road conditions, particularly in North Carolina. Charleston, SC, was forecasted for extreme wind chills. In Louisiana, substantial snowfall led to the closure of major highways as authorities worked to ensure safety amid the storm's aftermath.
The deadly storm, which has killed at least 10 people, was fueled by a whirling mass of cold air originating from the Arctic.
In North Carolina, Gov. Josh Stein warned residents in the eastern part of the state to avoid all travel on the roads because they were the most dangerous place to be in a winter storm.
Charleston, the coastal town that has drawn thousands of new residents in recent years to its regal streets and pristine beaches, was expected to endure frigid wind chills through Wednesday night.
In Louisiana, where Gulf Coast communities received as much as nine inches of snow over the past day, the authorities on Wednesday closed a 100-mile stretch of Interstate 10.
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