October 17, 2026

Experts Urge Americans to Stock Up Now as a Harsh Winter Looms for 19 States

Experts are warning that a harsh winter could be on the way, with storms expected to hit parts of the US from Maine to Florida to California. Two specialists say a few supplies bought now could keep your home powered and your pipes intact if the worst happens.

What is heading for the US?

Experts have been tracking the development of an El Niño in the Pacific Ocean, and they say it is heading toward America. It was first flagged as a possible issue over the summer, but its most serious effects are expected to arrive in the winter months.

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