NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Jan 29, 2026
Coverage of a deadly winter storm knocking out power across the South and crews racing to restore heat. New footage shows an interaction between Alex Preddy and federal agents just before a fatal shooting. A last-second air traffic controller call prevented a San Antonio runway collision. Reports cover an FBI raid at an election center, a bomb cyclone forecast, international virus screening, and dramatic rescue stories.
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Southern Freeze Creates Cascading Hazards
- Winter storm damage across the South has created cascading hazards: power outages, burst pipes, and carbon monoxide poisonings.
- Helicopter crews and thousands of line workers race to restore electricity before another freeze hits, stressing infrastructure limits.
Martin Family's New Setback
- The Martin family, shown huddled under blankets, suffered a new setback when a burst pipe flooded their home.
- They faced prolonged subfreezing temperatures and power outages that made basic survival precarious.
Bomb Cyclone Threatens Southern Coasts
- A developing bomb cyclone threatens the Carolinas with heavy snow and 60 mph gusts, while much of New England may be spared.
- Forecasters warn widespread wind-driven outages and coastal impacts even where snowfall is lighter.