In a statement made by the Storm Prediction Center, it was announced that 12 hurricanes have formed and caused significant damage in the southeastern states of Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, where approximately 9 million people live.
It also warned that rainfall was expected along the east coast and that densely populated cities such as Atlanta, Washington DC and New York could experience flooding.
According to Poweroutages, a website that tracks power outages in the country, about 400 thousand homes and workplaces across the US were cut off due to high winds, with Florida, Georgia and North Carolina in the east of the country being the states most affected by power outages.
Winter conditions in the US also affected air transportation. According to FlightAware, which keeps air traffic statistics in the country, 966 flights were canceled and 5,580 flights were delayed due to adverse weather conditions.
In Florida, where hurricanes are common, Governor Ron DeSatnis declared a state of emergency in 49 of the state’s 67 counties in case of “strong winds, hail and flash floods”.
Officials also warned that up to about 30 centimeters of snow could fall on the east coast of the country starting today, while in the metropolitan area of New York on Wednesday, the storm’s speed will vary between 65-95 kilometers per hour and could cause major power outages.
It was informed that approximately 40 million people could be affected by adverse weather conditions.
