Powerball Jackpot Odds: You're Far More Likely To Be Affected By Extreme Weather

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Powerball Jackpot Odds: You're Far More Likely To Be Affected By Extreme Weather

Take a look at some weather odds and how they size up to winning a lottery jackpot. By Sean Breslin • November 7, 2022

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Debbie Downers, rejoice – your odds of winning Monday night's Powerball drawing are far smaller than your chance of being a victim of extreme weather.

Pictured below is a rundown of severe weather events and the odds you'll be affected or killed by each, as well as a few other scary situations. As of Monday morning, the jackpot for a single winner of tonight's Powerball drawing sits at $1.9 billion, the largest jackpo