Powerful winter storm kills dozens in US as forecasters warn of new system

Tennessee officials report eight deaths as forecasters say another potentially major winter storm could hit east coast

Dozens of weather-related fatalities have been confirmed since the start of the powerful winter storm that swept across much of the US in recent days, with current estimates being as high as 60 so far.

Tennessee officials have reported eight deaths as forecasters are now monitoring another potentially significant winter storm that could hit parts of the east coast this weekend.