A polar vortex is driving chillingly cold temps in Kentucky. But what exactly is it?
The polar vortex, as explained by the National Weather Service, is a large area of low pressure and cold air that encircles ...
‘Life-threatening cold’ expected as polar vortex stretches across Rockies, northern Plains
The National Weather Service warned of “life-threatening cold” into Tuesday, with temperatures in northeastern Montana ...
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'Life-threatening cold' expected as polar vortex stretches across U.S. after deadly weekend flooding
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Harsh weather moved west on Monday as a polar vortex was expected to grip the Rockies and the northern Plains after winter storms pummeled the eastern U.S. over the ...
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Polar vortex brings life-threatening cold to US; 10 dead in winter storms
Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Harsh weather moved west on Monday as a polar vortex was expected to grip the Rockies and the northern Plains after winter storms pummeled the eastern US ...
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Arctic air over Plains shatters record temperatures in North Dakota as Kentucky flooding death toll rises
More than 95 million people in the U.S. are facing gripping cold Tuesday as a polar vortex sends temperatures ... Meanwhile, deadly flood-battered Kentucky braced for the winter storm.
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‘Life-threatening cold’ expected as polar vortex stretches across Rockies, northern Plains
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Harsh weather moved west on Monday as a polar vortex was expected to grip the Rockies and the northern Plains after winter storms pummeled the eastern U.S. over the ...