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'Life-threatening cold' expected as polar vortex stretches across U.S. after deadly weekend flooding

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Harsh weather moves west as polar vortex stretches across U.S. after deadly weekend flooding.

Weather forces in the Arctic are combining to push the chilly air that usually stays near the North Pole into Europe .

Parts of Kentucky and Tennessee received up to 6 inches ( 15 centimeters ) of rain, forecaster says.

Flood warnings extended throughout Tennessee and Arkansas .

Authorities in Colorado reported eight people were killed in fatal vehicle crashes since Valentine’s Day .

Avalanche warnings were issued for numerous areas of the Rocky Mountains stretching from Colorado to Washington state.

Three state patrol cruisers that had pulled over along roadsides were struck by other vehicles.

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