Tropski raj okovan ledom: Šokantni snimci nakon uraganskog udara snežne oluje: Polarni prodor do juga Floride
Amerika se već danima bori sa polarnim udarom.
TL;DR
- A powerful polar vortex is causing severe weather across the U.S. Southeast and East Coast.
- Winds reached up to 170 km/h over the ocean and 100 km/h on coastal areas, accompanied by heavy snow, blizzards, and whiteouts.
- Waves reached 10 meters high along the coast, causing flooding.
- Over a million people lost electricity, and hundreds of flights were canceled.
- Areas like Virginia, the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida experienced record snowfall and unseasonably low temperatures.
- In South Carolina, beaches recorded unprecedented snow cover, with temperatures dropping significantly below average.
- Florida, typically known for its tropical climate, experienced rare and extreme cold, with temperatures in some areas dropping below February's usual minimums.
- Iguanas became temporarily immobile and fell from trees due to temperatures below 4-9°C.
- The cold weather caused flight disruptions and prompted farmers to protect crops from frost.
- Cold weather warnings are in effect across Florida and surrounding regions.