Summary
Severe weather, including tornadoes, thunderstorms, and blizzards, has affected many parts of the eastern United States. Many states faced snow, power outages, flight cancellations, and severe storm warnings. These weather conditions could impact around 200 million people.
Key Facts
- Severe weather covered from tornadoes to blizzards across the eastern US.
- Over a dozen states had wind advisories, with tornado watches in parts of Florida, Alabama, and Georgia.
- Wisconsin and northern Michigan saw up to 2 feet of snow since the weekend.
- Over 11 million people were under blizzard warnings, and 4 million under winter storm warnings.
- More than 2,000 flights were cancelled and 7,000 delayed, mainly at Chicago and New York airports.
- Half a million people were without power, mostly in Michigan, Ohio, and Georgia.
- Severe thunderstorms threatened parts of North Carolina, South Carolina, and West Virginia.
- Over 20 inches of snow fell in Minnesota, and the state's National Guard was deployed for emergencies.
