Powerful Multiday Storm Sweeps Across the United States Bringing Tornado Threats, Damaging Winds and Blizzard Conditions
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A Massive Storm System Spans the Eastern United States
A sprawling storm system moving across the eastern United States is producing a wide range of dangerous weather conditions, stretching from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast.On the warmer southern side of the storm, severe thunderstorms are spreading across the Southeast and Mid Atlantic regions. Farther north, the same system is producing heavy snow and blizzard conditions across parts of the Midwest and Great Lakes.
The storm began intensifying on Sunday when a powerful line of thunderstorms formed along a long corridor from the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes. The line of storms pushed eastward overnight with wind gusts reaching nearly 80 mph in some areas.
Severe thunderstorm warnings and tornado warnings were issued across multiple states as the storm line advanced toward the Appalachian Mountains by Monday morning.
Millions Under Severe Weather Threat
Forecasters warn that millions of residents remain in the path of dangerous weather.Nearly 13 million people across the Mid Atlantic region face a Level 4 out of 5 severe weather risk. Another 25 million people remain under Level 2 or 3 severe risk zones extending from Florida northward through New York.
Meteorologists warn that tornadoes developing within this environment could be strong and long lived, potentially producing damage rated EF-2 or higher on the Enhanced Fujita scale.
Areas facing the highest severe risk include parts of South Carolina, NC, Virginia and Maryland. Additional severe weather threats extend from Georgia northward toward Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Early Tornadoes and Damaging Winds Reported
The storm has already produced severe impacts across several states.At least one tornado was reported near Humphrey in Arkansas County, AR, United States, according to the Storm Prediction Center.
Along the southern portion of the storm system, more than 200 reports of damaging wind gusts were recorded from Texas to Ohio. Storm observers also reported hail roughly the size of tennis balls in parts of eastern Texas.
In response to the developing conditions, tornado watches were issued for parts of southern Alabama, GA and the Florida Panhandle Monday morning.
Meteorologists indicate that additional tornado watches are likely as the storm continues moving toward the Mid Atlantic later in the day.
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Severe Storm System Triggers Tornado Warnings in the Southeast and Blizzard Conditions in the MidwestHeavy Snow and Blizzard Conditions in the North
While severe thunderstorms impact the southern regions of the storm, the northern portion of the system is delivering heavy snowfall.Parts of the Northern Plains received between 1 and 2 feet of snow on Sunday. Snowfall continued across the Midwest and Great Lakes through Monday.
Nearly 11 million people remain under blizzard warnings, while an additional 20 million residents face winter weather alerts extending from the Great Lakes into New England.
In southeastern Wisconsin, officials issued a Blizzard Warning through Monday afternoon.
Milwaukee County, WI, United States declared a snow emergency as the storm intensified. County officials closed non essential government departments, including the Milwaukee County Courthouse and the Milwaukee County Zoo.
Road conditions deteriorated rapidly across several northern states.
Authorities in Iowa, WI and Michigan warned that snow and blowing snow made driving extremely dangerous in many areas.
Air Travel, Schools and Power Grids Disrupted
The storm has disrupted transportation and daily life across large portions of the country.As of early Monday morning, around 360,000 customers across seven states were without power. The largest outages were reported in Michigan, TX, Mississippi and Ohio.
Air travel has also been affected. By Monday morning, more than 1,500 flights had been canceled across the United States and more than 800 flights were delayed.
School districts across numerous states adjusted schedules in response to the approaching storms.
Early dismissals, closures or remote learning were announced in Washington, DC; Maryland; Virginia; the Carolinas; Minnesota; Wisconsin; Alabama and Florida.
In the Atlanta, GA region several school districts shifted to virtual learning or delayed the start of classes. School districts around Charlotte, NC, United States also announced closures as the storm approached.
Historic Snowfall Possible in the Upper Midwest
Some communities in the Upper Midwest may experience historic snowfall totals before the storm ends.Parts of Rochester, MN, United States had already recorded around one foot of snow by Sunday morning. Forecasts suggest an additional foot of snow could fall before the system moves away.
If those projections are realized, the storm could challenge historical snowfall records for March in the city.
Rochester’s heaviest March snowfall occurred during a storm in 2005 that produced about 20 inches of snow.
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