US: 10 dead as record-breaking snowstorm sweeps across Texas, Florida, others

The Gulf Coast is recovering from a once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm that hit from Texas to Florida, killing at least ten people, damaging roads, and closing airports, officials say.

Car wrecks and hypothermia have claimed several lives as the south is threatened by frigid weather and heavy snowfall.

The record-breaking storm was responsible for at least one death in Georgia, two in Alabama, and seven recorded deaths in Texas as of Wednesday.

Tuesday saw more than 2,000 flights cancelled, while Wednesday saw more than 1,800 planes cancelled. All flights leaving New Orleans International Airport on Wednesday have been cancelled by Louis Armstrong.

Because of the extreme winter weather, DeKalb County officials in the Atlanta area announced a state of emergency on Wednesday and are advising all people to stay indoors. According to officials, more than 100 cars have been reported trapped on roads, preventing staff from responding to emergencies.

There was more snow in many places than there has been in at least 130 years. Milton, northeast of Pensacola, received 9.8 inches of snow, the greatest snowfall ever recorded in Florida.

Additionally, Pensacola had an all-time high of 8.9 inches. The first-ever blizzard warning was issued in Texas. An all-time record of 5.2 inches of snow was recorded in Beaumont, Texas.

A record high of 7.5 inches was recorded in Mobile, Alabama while Baton Rouge, Louisiana, received 7.6 inches and Eight inches of snow fell in New Orleans, the most since 1895.

Due to the invasion of record-cold temperatures in the South, this historic snow has yet to melt.

Cold weather alerts are in effect for over 11 million people from Texas to South Carolina. There have been several record lows, and Thursday morning could see even more record lows.

(ABC NEWS)

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