"From Arctic Blast to Warm Relief: US Braces for Major Temperature Shift"

A major thaw is expected to bring warmer temperatures to most of the US following an Arctic blast that left over 80 dead. However, heavy rain and flooding pose new threats, with the Midwest and Northeast facing wintry concerns. Ice-related problems are anticipated in the southern Plains and Mississippi Valley as temperatures rise, and areas from Texas to Illinois remain under the threat of icy rain. The National Weather Service issued warnings for freezing rain and icy conditions in various states, urging residents to take precautions. Additionally, a surge of moisture is expected to trigger rain, ice, and snow from the Upper Midwest to the Northeast, potentially causing further travel disruptions and flooding.