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| | 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 | |||
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| | maximum snow = Ice – {{convert|0.50|in|cm}} in ]<br>Snow – {{convert|5.0|in|cm}} in ] | |||
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| | lowest pressure = 1014 | |||
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| | damages = | |||
| | power outages = > 212,000 | |||
| | fatalities = 34 fatalities<ref>{{cite web|title=Live Updates: Winter storm devastates Texas as power outages continue|url= https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/texas-power-outage-winter-storm-2021-02-18/|website=CBS News|access-date=February 18, 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> | |||
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| The '''February 2021 North American ice storm''' or Winter Storm Shirley, 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 caused over 212,000 power outages and at least 9 fatalities have been confirmed so far, primarily due to accidents involving ] and ].<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> 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> 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=== | |||
| ====Georgia==== | |||
| On February 9, 2021, in ], one person was killed due to a pileup on the ]. 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> | |||
| ====Texas==== | |||
| {{main|2021 Texas power crisis}} | |||
| In ], 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> | |||
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| 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> The ] is performing a safety investigation of the crash.<ref name="ntsb">{{Cite web |url=https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/ntsb-to-investigate-fatal-fort-worth-crash-of-over-130-vehicles/2554173/ |title=NTSB to Investigate Fatal Fort Worth Crash of Over 130 Vehicles |date=February 16, 2021 |website=nbcdfw.com |location=] |access-date=February 17, 2021}}</ref> | |||
| Governor ] (R) called on the ] to investigate and reform the ] (ERCOT) after winter weather left millions of Texans without power.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Coleman |first1=Justine |title=Texas governor calls for investigation into grid operator over 'unacceptable' power outages |url=https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/539024-texas-governor-calls-for-investigation-into-grid-operator-over?fbclid=IwAR123oSiAnRi8zXqGZUyr_v6HgCw-lYpqsq8HuUI-Rzvn-jjptpOrqBcUiI |access-date=February 17, 2021 |work=TheHill |date=16 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref> | |||
| Mayor Tim Boyd of ] posted a rant on ] claiming that he was “sick and tired of people looking for a damn handout,” in response to complaints about lack of running water, electricity, and heating in the town. His rant caught major media attention and outrage among Texas citizens, and he later put out a statement of his resignation as mayor. <ref>{{cite news |last1=Walker |first1=Chris |title=Texas Mayor Who Told Residents to "Sink or Swim" During Winter Crisis Resigns |url=https://truthout.org/articles/texas-mayor-who-told-residents-to-sink-or-swim-during-winter-crisis-resigns/?fbclid=IwAR1kW75y9dJyGc7bxhY0iwKCSJIQhLn06s2L1OtDV_yG9Z8JfrKgINaB3YM |access-date=February 17, 2021 |work=Truthout |date=February 17, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Balluck |first1=Kyle |title=Texas mayor who said residents were owed 'NOTHING' amid outages, record cold resigns |url=https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/539154-texas-mayor-who-told-residents-city-owed-them-nothing-amid?fbclid=IwAR2UYzHQS2wxSJpUF3cw1qeP7mowGcGMHkwtaOv9svtPtW3fKeU6TSTVZ3A |access-date=17 February 2021 |work=TheHill |date=17 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref> On February 18, ] ] was reported to be flying to ], Mexico with his daughters on a vacation. He was later reported to be returning to Texas after negative media coverage.<ref>, BBC News</ref> | |||
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