Flooding causes fatalities in southeastern US as snow and cold weather approach Northeast and Plains

Heavy rains caused severe flooding in the southeastern U.S., particularly in Kentucky, where at least one person died. A 73-year-old man was found in floodwaters, and a juvenile is missing in Hart County. Flood warnings are in effect for Kentucky, Tennessee, and Arkansas. In response to the flooding, Kentucky's governor declared a state of emergency, anticipating up to 8 inches of rain. Roads were submerged, and mudslides blocked access in Virginia. Emergency services conducted rescues from vehicles trapped in floodwaters. Meanwhile, the Northeast is bracing for heavy snow and ice, with up to a foot expected in parts of New England. Arctic temperatures are forecast for the Midwest and Upper Plains, prompting warnings of extreme cold and hazardous travel conditions.