East Coast Faces Weekend Storm, Deep Freeze Persisting
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Washington, D.C. — Forecasters reported that a prolonged deep freeze will persist across much of the US East, while meteorological models tracked a rapidly intensifying coastal storm developing offshore. National and state weather agencies issued cold-weather advisories, winter-storm watches, and guidance from the Carolinas through New England. Emergency management offices urged limited travel and preparedness as projections ranged from glancing coastal impacts to a major blizzard along the Interstate 95 corridor. Forecasts called for subfreezing temperatures, wind chills near or below zero, and potential heavy snowfall and coastal flooding Saturday into Sunday. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Persistent Arctic air mass establishes across the eastern U.S., producing prolonged subfreezing temperatures.
- 2. Weather services issue cold-weather advisories and winter-storm watches as models signal an offshore coastal low.
- 3. South Carolina Emergency Management places all counties under a winter storm watch and advises limited travel.
- 4. Models diverge on storm track Friday-Saturday; European model keeps Connecticut on the fringe while others show heavier impacts.
- 5. Forecasts project Saturday into Sunday as the main window for coastal storm impacts, from glancing blows to major snowfall and coastal flooding.
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