Harsh winter weather has caused at least nine deaths in the United States, with eight of those fatalities occurring in Kentucky due to heavy rains. Governor Andy Beshear reported that many of the deaths were caused by cars getting stuck in high water, including a mother and her seven-year-old daughter. Hundreds of people had to be rescued from flooding in the state, and power outages affected around 39,000 homes. The storms also led to life-threatening cold in the Northern Plains and tornado watches in Georgia and Florida.
In Kentucky, a mother and child were swept away in flooding in the Bonnieville community, while a 73-year-old man was found dead in floodwaters in Clay County. Parts of Kentucky and Tennessee received up to 6 inches of rain during the storms, leading to swollen streams and widespread flooding. In Atlanta, Georgia, a person was killed when a large tree fell on a home. Heavy snowfall was expected in New England and northern New York, and meteorologists warned of the US experiencing its 10th polar vortex stretching event of the season.
This extreme weather has been fueled by the merging of Arctic weather forces, pushing cold air into the US and Europe. Beshear urged people to avoid driving in the dangerous conditions to prevent further tragedies, as search and rescue efforts continue throughout the affected regions.
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