From tornadoes to blizzards, severe weather batters parts of the US

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete March 17, 2026 at 12:37 AM

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Severe weather, including tornadoes and blizzards, is impacting the eastern US and parts of Canada. Over 34 million people were under tornado watches from Florida to New Jersey, while over 11 million are under blizzard warnings in states like Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, where nearly three feet of snow has fallen. The storm has led to widespread travel disruptions, with nearly 4,600 flights canceled and over 406,000 customers without power. States of emergency have been declared, and the National Guard has been activated in Minnesota. The storm is expected to move off the East Coast by Tuesday, bringing abnormally cold weather.

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