00:00a powerful winter storm has swept across the United
00:05States, leaving more than half a million people without electricity.
00:10Freezing temperatures and heavy snow have affected large
00:15parts of the country from the south to the northeast.
00:20At least 30 people have died with causes linked to cold exposure.
00:25Some areas recorded record low temperatures.
00:30Including southern states not used to severe winter weather.
00:35Heavy snowfall buried cities in the northeast while
00:40ice and freezing rain damaged power lines and trees in the south.
00:45Thousands of flights were cancelled and roads became dangerous or impossible.
00:50Energy shelters have been opened as crews work to restore
00:55power and clear snow.
01:00Forecasters warn that extreme cold could continue for several more days.
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