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Heating bills on the rise across the eastern half of the country amid widespread bitter cold

> Heating demand is 115% to 150% of historical averages in areas of the eastern and central U.S. impacted by intense cold between Jan. 15 and Feb 8, according to a new AccuWeather analysis > Extreme cold and gusty winds will return to the Upper Midwest and the Northeast this weekend before the frigid pattern finally starts to ease next week > Check AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperature forecasts in your area > Request an interview with an AccuWeather® Expert Meteorologist > Download the latest AccuWeather® forecast graphics > Get the latest updates...

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:20:35 GMT

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Florida freeze causes citrus damage and burst pipes, contributing to costly impacts and losses from extreme cold

> 8% to 10% of Florida's citrus crop on the trees may have been damaged by recent freezing conditions > Record-shattering cold led to pipes freezing and bursting across Florida, contributing to an AccuWeather preliminary estimate of total damage and economic loss of $13-$15 billion > Check AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperature forecasts in your area > Request an interview with an AccuWeather® Expert Meteorologist > Download the latest...

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:49:57 GMT

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Bomb cyclone and deep freeze reaching Florida citrus groves cause an estimated $13 billion to $15 billion in total damage and economic loss

> Blizzard conditions, powerful winds and coastal flooding disrupted travel, commerce, and deliveries across the Southeast and mid-Atlantic over the weekend > Heavy snow from the bomb cyclone that blanketed ice and snow from the previous winter storm is compounding cleanup and recovery efforts in some areas > Arctic air that surged deep across Florida over the weekend is putting citrus and other crops at greater risk of freeze damage...

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:44:54 GMT