India, Jan. 28 -- Winter Storm Gianna has been officially named and is expected to be the nor'easter that will affect the East Coast this weekend. There is a possibility of considerable snowfall and strong winds throughout the Carolinas and Virginia, including the immediate coastline. In addition, powerful winds may lead to coastal flooding during high tide periods.

This follows a significant winter storm Fern that resulted in ice accumulation throughout the South, over a foot of snowfall in the North, and left more than 1 million people without electricity. At least 42 people people were killed across the US due to the Arctic blast, according to the Associated Press.

The frigid temperatures will be severe for the majority in the easter...