Dangerously chilly temperatures are impacting almost half of the nation, together with many areas outdoors of the winter storm. Greater than 50 million persons are on alert for excessive chilly, from Minneapolis to Chicago to Dallas to Houston.
A Nashville Division of Transportation truck applies salt brine to a roadway, Jan. 22, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. forward of a winter storm anticipated to hit the state over the weekend.
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The wind chill — what temperature it seems like – neared minus 40 levels in Minneapolis and minus 30 levels in Chicago on Friday morning. In these circumstances, it takes as little as 10 minutes for frostbite to develop.
Within the South, cities together with Dallas, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Memphis, Tennessee, could have bitterly chilly temperatures nicely after this weekend’s storm passes. And for the reason that storm may trigger extended energy outages, individuals might be left with out essential heating through the arctic blast.
-ABC Information’ Kyle David
