Severe Storms and Blizzards Sweep Across U.S., Leaving Deaths and Damage

Powerful weather systems bring tornadoes, heavy snow, and power outages from the Gulf Coast to the Midwest, with the East Coast bracing for further impacts.

Two fatalities were reported in Mississippi, including one from a falling power line and another from a tree crushing a car during the severe weather.
Blizzard conditions with winds up to 60 mph have created white-out hazards in the Midwest, forcing road closures and disrupting travel in states like Nebraska and Minnesota.
Over 445,000 customers are without power across the South and Midwest, with Texas, Tennessee, and Alabama among the hardest-hit states.
Tornadoes have been confirmed in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, with additional tornado watches and warnings issued for parts of Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
The East Coast is preparing for heavy rain and thunderstorms, while California faces its own storm system, bringing rain and mountain snow through Friday.