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| US harsh weather extends its grip | US harsh weather extends its grip |
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| Harsh winter weather gripping parts of the US in recent days has spread to the normally balmy south-west, as storms threaten south-eastern states. | Harsh winter weather gripping parts of the US in recent days has spread to the normally balmy south-west, as storms threaten south-eastern states. |
| At least 65 people have died since storms began last Friday, most in weather-related road accidents. | At least 65 people have died since storms began last Friday, most in weather-related road accidents. |
| Rare snow fell on the hills above the popular Malibu resort in California, as temperatures reached near-record lows. | Rare snow fell on the hills above the popular Malibu resort in California, as temperatures reached near-record lows. |
| Areas of the central US have been warned to brace for a second wave of cold temperatures and snow on Friday. | |
| Storm warnings have gone out in Georgia and the Carolinas, states previously little affected by the weather. | Storm warnings have gone out in Georgia and the Carolinas, states previously little affected by the weather. |
| Temperatures are expected to remain low for several more days. | |
| Power lost | Power lost |
| At least one of California's main highways, connecting Los Angeles with state capital Sacramento, was closed. | At least one of California's main highways, connecting Los Angeles with state capital Sacramento, was closed. |
| Your pictures: US storms | Your pictures: US storms |
| Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency in 10 counties, after citrus crops were badly damaged. | Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency in 10 counties, after citrus crops were badly damaged. |
| As much as three-quarters of the crop has been wiped out, with flowers, vegetables and other fruit also affected. | As much as three-quarters of the crop has been wiped out, with flowers, vegetables and other fruit also affected. |
| Texas has also been badly affected, with schools and roads closed and hundreds of flights cancelled in Dallas, San Antonio, Austin and Houston. | Texas has also been badly affected, with schools and roads closed and hundreds of flights cancelled in Dallas, San Antonio, Austin and Houston. |
| Ice storms - in which rain falls in temperatures so low it freezes - knocked out power to half a million people across the country earlier in the week. | Ice storms - in which rain falls in temperatures so low it freezes - knocked out power to half a million people across the country earlier in the week. |
| The worst-hit areas were Missouri, where freezing rain left behind a 7.6cm (three inch) coating of ice, and Oklahoma, where tens of thousands were still without electricity by Wednesday evening. | The worst-hit areas were Missouri, where freezing rain left behind a 7.6cm (three inch) coating of ice, and Oklahoma, where tens of thousands were still without electricity by Wednesday evening. |
| US President George W Bush has declared states of emergency in both states. | US President George W Bush has declared states of emergency in both states. |
| Most of those who have died were killed in weather-related accidents. But at least one person died from carbon monoxide poisoning - a common cause of death when people without electricity use fuel-burning stoves in their homes. | Most of those who have died were killed in weather-related accidents. But at least one person died from carbon monoxide poisoning - a common cause of death when people without electricity use fuel-burning stoves in their homes. |
| In Washington state and Oregon, five inches (13 cm) of snow fell on Tuesday, snarling traffic on major highways and forcing motorists to abandon their cars. | In Washington state and Oregon, five inches (13 cm) of snow fell on Tuesday, snarling traffic on major highways and forcing motorists to abandon their cars. |
| Are you affected by the ice storms? Send us your experiences using the form below. | Are you affected by the ice storms? Send us your experiences using the form below. |
| Do you have any pictures of the severe weather? If so, you can send them to yourpics@bbc.co.uk | Do you have any pictures of the severe weather? If so, you can send them to yourpics@bbc.co.uk |
| Click here for terms and conditions on sending photos and video | Click here for terms and conditions on sending photos and video |
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