美国冬季风暴和严寒天气已造成逾百人死亡

Core Points - A severe winter storm and prolonged cold weather have resulted in over 100 deaths across the United States as of January 31 [1] - Approximately half of the fatalities occurred in the southern states of Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana, with causes including car accidents and extreme low temperatures [1] - Over 180,000 homes and businesses remain without power nationwide, primarily concentrated in the aforementioned southern states [1] Weather Impact - A new winter storm began affecting the southeastern United States on January 31, with strong snowfall expected in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and northeastern Georgia [1] - The storm is projected to gradually move offshore by February 1 [1]