{"id":2153146,"date":"2024-01-18T19:01:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T00:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/winter-storm-leaves-14-dead-in-tennessee-northeast-on-alert\/"},"modified":"2024-01-18T19:03:44","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T00:03:44","slug":"winter-storm-leaves-14-dead-in-tennessee-northeast-on-alert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/winter-storm-leaves-14-dead-in-tennessee-northeast-on-alert\/","title":{"rendered":"14 dead in Tennessee, Northeast on high alert after winter storm"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwinter-storm-leaves-14-dead-in-tennessee-northeast-on-alert%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2153146&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Winter Weather \u2064Claims Lives in Tennessee, More Snow Expected \u200bin Northeast<\/h2>\n<p>Winter weather has wreaked havoc in Tennessee, resulting in 14 tragic deaths. As the northeast braces for more snow and frigid temperatures on Friday, the state of Tennessee has already been battered by freezing conditions and over nine inches of \u200bsnow in Nashville. The severity\u2064 of the weather forced \u200dthe closure\u200d of state government offices on\u2063 Wednesday and\u200d delayed their reopening on Thursday. The\u2063 Tennessee Highway Patrol has reported three fatal car accidents directly attributed to the treacherous conditions, along with 100 crashes causing injuries and 200 \u2062without injuries.<\/p>\n<h3>Tragic Losses \u2064Across Tennessee<\/h3>\n<p>The confirmed deaths, as announced by state officials, occurred \u200din various counties across Tennessee. Shelby County suffered the most with five fatalities, followed \u200dby Hickman, Madison, Washington, Carroll, Knox, Van Buren, Lauderdale, and Henry counties, each with one\u2064 death.<\/p>\n<h3>Winter Weather Advisories \u200cAcross the Region<\/h3>\n<p>As Tennessee battles through this inclement winter, the National Weather Service has issued <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/major-storm-expected-to-hit-east-coast-mid-atlantic\/\" title=\"Major storm expected to hit East Coast, Mid Atlantic\">winter weather advisories<\/a> that \u2063stretch as far south as Alabama and as far north as New Jersey and Michigan, \u2062east of the Mississippi River. Even Washington, D.C., which recently experienced its first significant snowfall in two years, is bracing for more snowfall on Friday.<\/p>\n<h3>Preparations in Washington, D.C.<\/h3>\n<p>Mayor Muriel Bowser has extended the cold weather emergency for the District of Columbia through Sunday, allowing snow teams to\u200b make necessary preparations. The Snow Team will begin applying salt on all snow emergency routes, including \u200bthe National Highway\u200b System, starting \u200cat midnight. Residential and side streets have \u200calready been pretreated. Additional deployments will be made if the\u2062 snow \u2064accumulation reaches two inches or more. The government expects snowfall to commence at 1 a.m. on Friday and continue throughout the day, with a predicted range of 1-2 inches, but the district could potentially receive up to 4 inches.<\/p>\n<h3>West \u200cVirginia on High Alert<\/h3>\n<p>West Virginia is\u200c also bracing for heavy snowfall and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/massive-snowstorm-expected-to-impact-christmas-travel-nationwide-airlines-brace-for-cancellations\/\" title=\"Massive Snowstorm Expected To Impact Christmas Travel Nationwide, Airlines Brace For Cancellations\">dangerous wind chill<\/a> in the coming days. Governor Jim Justice has declared a state of\u2062 emergency in all 55\u200b counties and urged residents to heed warnings. The governor emphasized the importance of preparedness, including being ready for potential power outages. West \u2064Virginians are encouraged to \u2063check \u2064on their neighbors\u200d and loved ones during\u200c this challenging time.<\/p>\n<p>Stay informed and stay \u200csafe!<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How are the extreme weather conditions\u200d in Tennessee impacting public\u2063 safety?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ng injuries. <\/p>\n<p>\u200bThe extreme weather conditions in Tennessee\u200d have caught many residents off \u2064guard, as the state is \u200dnot\u2064 accustomed to such harsh\u2062 winter conditions. \u200dThe sudden snowfall and\u200d icy roads have made travel extremely dangerous, leading to numerous accidents \u2064and \u200bfatalities.\u2063 The Tennessee Department of Transportation has been working tirelessly to \u200cclear the roads and make \u2064them safe for travel, but the \u200congoing snowfall \u200chas made their efforts challenging.<\/p>\n<p>\u200bIn addition to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/missouris-republican-governor-says-gop-lawmakers-tried-to-embarrass-him-in-disgusting-scheme\/\" title=\"Missouri\u2019s Republican Governor Says GOP Lawmakers Tried To \u2018Embarrass\u2019 Him In \u2018Disgusting Scheme\u2019\">dangerous road conditions<\/a>, the freezing temperatures have also posed a threat to public safety. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency has issued warnings\u2062 to \u2064residents, urging them to stay indoors and take necessary precautions to avoid frostbite and\u2062 hypothermia. Homeless shelters and \u2064warming centers \u200dhave been opening their doors to provide shelter and warmth to those in need.<\/p>\n<p>\u200bAs Tennessee continues to deal with the aftermath of the winter storm, the northeast is\u200d now preparing for its turn. A winter\u2063 storm watch\u200c has been issued for parts \u200cof the region, including major cities like New York City\u200c and Boston. Forecasters\u2062 are predicting heavy snowfall and strong winds, which could result in unsafe travel conditions and power outages.<\/p>\n<p>\u200bAuthorities in the northeast are taking preemptive \u200cmeasures to minimize the impact\u200b of the upcoming storm.\u2064 Salt trucks are being\u2063 dispatched to treat\u200d roadways, and snow plows are on standby to clear the\u2062 snow. Airports have also been putting contingency plans\u2062 in place, anticipating possible flight cancellations and delays.<\/p>\n<p>\u200bThe combination of winter weather in both Tennessee and the northeast is a\u2063 stark reminder of the importance of being prepared \u200dfor extreme weather conditions. Residents in affected areas are\u200d urged to stay informed about the latest weather\u2064 updates \u2064and heed any warnings or\u2064 advisories issued by\u2063 local authorities. It is crucial to have emergency kits \u200cready, including blankets, flashlights, and non<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/thanksgiving-travel-millions-could-face-flight-delays-this-week-due-to-severe-weather\/\" title=\"Thanksgiving travel: Millions could face flight delays this week due to severe weather\">-perishable food items<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u200bAs the winter\u2064 season continues,\u200b it is essential for individuals and communities to prioritize safety and take necessary \u200dprecautions. Winter weather\u2062 can be\u200c unpredictable and unforgiving, but with\u200c proper preparation and awareness, lives can be saved and the \u2063impact minimized.\u2062 Stay safe, stay warm, and look out for one another\u200b during \u2062these challenging times.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>14 deaths in Tennessee have been attributed to winter weather. As the northeast braces for further snow and cold temperatures, Tennessee experienced heavy snowfall of over nine inches in Nashville. This led to the closure of state government offices on Wednesday and delayed their reopening on Thursday<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2638,"featured_media":2153147,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2153146","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2153146","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2638"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2153146"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2153146\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2153147"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2153146"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2153146"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2153146"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}