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‘Life-threatening cold’ expected as polar vortex stretches across U.S. after deadly weekend flooding

A winter storm caused deadly flooding across the United States, with at least ten fatalities reported, including nine in Kentucky, according to Governor Andy Beshear.
In Kentucky, emergency crews performed over 1,000 rescues as the state faced historic flood levels, affecting various regions.
The National Weather Service warned of life-threatening cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills in the Central U.S., with temperatures potentially dropping to 45 degrees below zero in some areas.
Power outages affected over 500,000 customers in the Eastern U.S., prompting emergency responses in Kentucky, Tennessee, and parts of the Appalachian regions.

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