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| {{infobox storm | |||
| | name = February 2021 North American ice storm | |||
| | image location = File:February 2021 North American ice storm 2021-02-10 2111Z.jpg | |||
| | image name = ] satellite imagery of the developing ice storm impacting the ] at 21:11 ] (3:11 p.m. ]) on February 10 | |||
| | type = ]<br />]<br />] | |||
| | formed = February 10, 2021 | |||
| | dissipated = February 12, 2021 | |||
| | RSI = | |||
| | maximum snow = Ice – {{convert|0.50|in|cm}} in ]<br>Snow – {{convert|5.0|in|cm}} in ] | |||
| | maximum rain = | |||
| | sustained wind = | |||
| | gust = | |||
| | lowest pressure = 1014 | |||
| | tornadoes = | |||
| | fujitascale = | |||
| | tornado duration = | |||
| | damages = | |||
| | power outages = > 212,000 | |||
| | fatalities = 9 fatalities<ref name="Impact">{{cite web|title=Accuweather Update|url=https://twitter.com/breakingweather/status/1359904386479185928|website=Twitter|access-date=February 11, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Pile-up Update|url=https://twitter.com/mikebettes/status/1359994451641339906|website=Twitter|access-date=February 12, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Ice Accumulations|url=https://www.weather.gov/pah/Feb10_2021IceStorm|website=National Weather Service|access-date=February 12, 2021}}</ref> | |||
| | affected = ], ], ], ], ], Northern ] | |||
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| The '''February 2021 North American ice storm''' was a damaging ] that impacted the ] and ] and ] from February 10–11. The storm also brought wintry precipitation to the ] states.<ref name="Shirley"/> The system has caused over 212,000 power outages and at least 9 fatalities have been confirmed so far, primarily due to accidents involving ] and ]. It was unofficially named ''Winter Storm Shirley'' by ].<ref name="Shirley" /> | |||
| ==Meteorological history== | |||
| ] (WPC) graphic of the developing low associated with the ice storm on February 10]] | |||
| On February 10, a ] began developing on a ] situated just north of the ]. The frontal system drew in moisture from the ] ahead of the storm and the low pressure drew in cold air from the north. By 15:00 ], light precipitation began to form with the developing low.<ref>{{cite web|title=WPC Surface Analysis for 02/10/21 at 18 UTC|url=https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/archives/web_pages/sfc/sfc_archive_maps.php?arcdate=02/10/2021&selmap=2021021018&maptype=satsfcnps|website=Weather Prediction Center|access-date=February 10, 2021}}</ref> | |||
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| ==Preparations and impact== | |||
| ], ].]] | |||
| On February 8, ]es were issued in much of ] and portions of other bordering states for a major ] threat.<ref>{{cite tweet|author=The Weather Channel|user=weatherchannel|first=|last=|title=Winter storm watches extend from southern Missouri to Kentucky and Ohio, where potentially significant #ice accumulations are possible starting Tuesday night. Details: https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2021-02-08-snow-ice-forecast-midwest-northeast-south|number=1358884307058765826|date=February 8, 2021|acces-date=February 8, 2021}}</ref> The next day, watches were expanded into ] and watches in parts of northeastern Kentucky were upgraded to ]s. Due to potentially heavy freezing rain accretion, ]s were issued in most of Kentucky and northeastern ]. The next day, winter weather alerts were expanded into the Mid-Atlantic states.<ref name="Shirley">{{cite web|last=meteorologists|first=weather.com|date=February 9, 2021|title=Significant Ice Storm Possible From Southern Plains to Virginia as More Snow Blankets Midwest, East|url=https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2021-02-09-ice-storm-ozarks-ohio-valley-mid-atlantic-snow|website=The Weather Channel|access-date=February 9, 2021}}</ref> | |||
| ===Ohio Valley=== | |||
| In ], road crews and utility workers began preparing for a major ice storm on February 8. The City of Louisville Department of Public Works began preparing for a mass pre-treatment of the roads in the area, getting thousands of tons of salt and brine ready. Over 200 snow and ice removal vehicles were prepared to be treating the roads during the storm. Utility workers began preparing to work for many hours fixing the power due to outages from snow and ice.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wdrb.com/news/kentuckiana-prepares-for-possible-ice-storm-later-this-week/article_3eae5f1e-6a25-11eb-8a60-13ed97b3bf18.html|title=Kentuckiana prepares for possible ice storm later this week|first=Lexie|last=Ratterman|website=WDRB|date=February 8, 2021|access-date=February 8, 2021}}</ref> On February 10th, ] flight 2231 slid off a taxiway prior to takeoff due to ice accumulations at ], although there were no casualties.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Delta plane slides off icy taxiway at Pittsburgh International Airport; no one injured|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2021/02/12/delta-plane-slides-off-icy-taxiway-pittsburgh-airport/6734970002/|access-date=2021-02-14|website=USA TODAY|language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
| ===Deep South=== | |||
| In Arlington, Texas, the Arlington Police department responded to more than 80 car crashes since 10 p.m. on February 10.<ref name="Impact" /><ref>{{Cite tweet |user=AaronPerryWx|author=Aaron Perry |number=1359899664112304137 |title=Tough video from Dallas-Fort Worth this AM. Precipitation falling through warm air with below-freezing Arctic air...}}</ref> | |||
| On February 9, 2021, in Cobb County Georgia, one person was killed due to a pileup on the I-285. 3 other individuals were injured.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-09|title=1 Dead, 3 Injured In Cobb County Hit And Run Multi-Car Pile Up, Driver Charged|url=https://atlanta.cbslocal.com/2021/02/09/1-dead-3-injured-in-cobb-county-hit-and-run-multi-car-pile-up-driver-charged/|access-date=2021-02-15|language=en-US}}</ref> Two people were killed in car accidents in Kentucky<ref>{{Cite web|last=US Department of Commerce|first=NOAA|title=Ice Storm Feb 10 2021|url=https://www.weather.gov/pah/Feb10_2021IceStorm|access-date=2021-02-15|website=www.weather.gov|language=EN-US}}</ref> | |||
| ===Texas=== | |||
| On the early morning of February 11, 2021, due to the frigid weather, ] in ] was icy, which was unusual for the area. As a result, at 6:30 AM CST the first collision occurred when a vehicle skid off the road, which led to several vehicles, including semi-trucks, to pile up on the motorway. Ultimately, 133 cars piled in the incident which left motorists trapped in their vehicles. Six people died and sixty-five people were transported to a local hospital.<ref>{{cite web |title=6 Dead, Dozens Injured After Pileup Of Over 130 Vehicles On I-35W In Fort Worth |url=https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2021/02/11/pileup-100-cars-trucks-trapped-drivers-interstate-35w-fort-worth/ |access-date=13 February 2021 |date=11 February 2021}}</ref> | |||
| ==See also== | |||
| {{Portal|Weather|North America}} | |||
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| ==References== | |||
| {{reflist}} | |||
| ==External links== | |||
| * from the ] | |||
| {{United States winter storms}} | |||
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