Severe winter storm brings snow, wind, and tornado threats across eastern United States
A major storm system moved across the eastern United States on Monday, bringing blizzard conditions with up to 2 feet of snow to the Upper Midwest and tornado threats to Mid-Atlantic states. The storm caused over 2,000 flight cancellations, widespread power outages, and school closures across multiple states. Cold temperatures and freeze warnings were expected to follow as the system moves offshore by Tuesday.
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“Severe storms blast eastern half of the U.S. with snow and high winds, as tornado threat rises”
“From tornadoes to blizzards, severe weather batters parts of the US”
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