Winter storm kills eight in Tennessee as forecasters warn of new system

At least 25 weather-related deaths were reported in the US as power outages linger and another storm looms

Tennessee officials have reported eight weather-related deaths across the state after a powerful winter storm swept across much of the US in recent days, as forecasters are now monitoring another potentially significant winter storm that could impact parts of the east coast this weekend.

The Tennessee health departmen confirmed on Tuesday that there were eight weather-related fatalities across the state. Nationwide, at least 25 weather-related deaths have been reported, from Texas and Tennessee to New England, since Friday. Various communities have grappled with heavy snow, ice and dangerously cold temperatures.

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Source: www.theguardian.com

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