00:00A powerful winter storm is sweeping across nearly half of the United States, bringing heavy snow, extreme temperatures and potential ice.
00:09The disaster has affected approximately 230 million people in nearly all 50 states, with 14 states so far declaring states of emergency.
00:18The winter storm is expected to reach the East Coast between Saturday and Sunday.
00:23Meanwhile, record lows are anticipated in Minneapolis, Chicago and Cleveland.
00:27The National Weather Service has warned of potential power outages, downed trees and extremely dangerous road conditions, and freezing temperatures that can set within minutes due to the extreme cold.
00:40Meteorologists warn that the damage, especially in areas affected by ice, could be comparable to that of a hurricane.
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