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Severe Storm System Threatens Millions Across Central and Eastern U.S.

Tornadoes, large hail, damaging winds, and flash flooding are impacting the Midwest and South, with the storm intensifying as it moves toward the East Coast.

In this photo provided by Jesika Fox, an ice storm knocked down trees and power lines on Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Alpena, Mich. (Jesika Fox via AP)
In this photo provided by Interlochen Public Radio, freezing rain brought down trees at a home near Petoskey, Michigan Sunday.
Debris lies around damaged houses the morning after a tornado touched down in Florissant, Missouri, on March 15.
Accuweather map shows risks of severe weather March 30, 2025.

Overview

  • The storm system is actively producing strong tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds across the Midwest, South, and Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee Valleys as of Sunday evening.
  • Snow and ice storms continue to affect northern states, including Wisconsin and Michigan, with ice storm warnings and power outages reported.
  • More than 25 million people are under an Enhanced Risk for severe weather, with cities like Nashville, Indianapolis, and St. Louis in the affected zone.
  • The storm is expected to intensify on Monday, threatening nearly 100 million people along the East Coast with severe weather, including damaging winds and isolated tornadoes.
  • Wildfire risks remain high in the Carolinas and parts of the Southwest due to dry conditions and strong winds, exacerbating ongoing challenges in those regions.