Grocery Stores Across the Country Emptied Out As Americans Panic Buy Ahead of Massive Winter Storm

"Grocery store shelves across the US have been stripped out as Americans from Louisville to Washington, DC, panic buy ahead of Winter Storm Fern disrupting the lives of millions of people across the country. Forecasters say Fern could affect more than 230 million people, roughly two-thirds of the country, stretching from the ArizonaNew Mexico border to upstate New York. Social media posts and reports from multiple states show bare displays at major chains:"

"The National Weather Service (NWS) warned life-threatening cold air will push east from the High Plains and Rockies starting Friday, with wind chills in the Northern Plains potentially dropping below -50F. These wind chills create a life-threatening risk of hypothermia and frostbite for any exposed skin, the agency said. At least 12 states have already declared states of emergency ahead of the storm, including Texas, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and Missouri."

"There is a run on grocery stores across the TriState today with the impending winter storm expected this weekend. These pics are from the Dent Kroger. Long lines and depleted shelves. EMPTY SHELVES: Frantic grocery shoppers stock up ahead of the sprawling, potentially historic winter storm. Many stores around the country have reportedly run out of essentials such as bread, milk and toilet paper."

Grocery store shelves across the U.S. have been stripped as shoppers panic buy ahead of Winter Storm Fern, depleting essentials such as bread, milk, and toilet paper. Fern could affect more than 230 million people, roughly two-thirds of the country, stretching from the ArizonaNewMexico border to upstate New York. Social media posts and reports show bare displays at major chains and long lines at stores, including Kroger and Whole Foods. The National Weather Service warned life-threatening cold air will push east with wind chills potentially below -50°F, increasing hypothermia and frostbite risk. At least 12 states declared emergencies and Texas activated resources.

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