Tornadoes, thunderstorms and blizzard conditions are forecast to pummel parts of the eastern U.S. More than 34 million people were under tornado watches stretching from Florida to New Jersey. Since the storm began this weekend, nearly 3 feet (0.9m) of snow has fallen in regions like Minnesota, Wisconsin, and northern Michigan, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
The bulk of the storm is expected to churn off the east coast into the Atlantic by Tuesday, with abnormally cold weather to follow. Over 11 million people are under blizzard warnings, while another four million face winter storm warnings, as reported by CBS.
As of Monday evening, nearly 4,600 flights had been cancelled and over 11,300 delayed, primarily affecting Chicago's O'Hare International Airport and LaGuardia in New York. Power outages have impacted over 406,000 customers, with the hardest-hit areas in Michigan, Virginia, and North Carolina.
In Minnesota alone, more than 25 inches (63.5 cm) of snow fell by Monday morning, and further snowfall along with strong winds are anticipated, prompting the NWS to warn of treacherous travel conditions. Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota has called in the National Guard to assist in emergency operations.
Severe thunderstorms are also predicted in parts of North Carolina, South Carolina, and West Virginia, raising concerns over potential tornadoes and hail. As heavy winds are forecasted to exceed 74 mph (119 km/h), state officials are advising residents to activate emergency alerts on their phones. Schools were closed in Raleigh and Chapel Hill, North Carolina, due to the inclement weather.
Moreover, areas in central Ontario and southwestern Quebec, Canada, are bracing for similar severe weather, with warnings for heavy snowfall and low visibility. As this storm system unfolds, experts suggest it could be one of the most significant weather events of the year impacting up to 200 million people across multiple states.
The bulk of the storm is expected to churn off the east coast into the Atlantic by Tuesday, with abnormally cold weather to follow. Over 11 million people are under blizzard warnings, while another four million face winter storm warnings, as reported by CBS.
As of Monday evening, nearly 4,600 flights had been cancelled and over 11,300 delayed, primarily affecting Chicago's O'Hare International Airport and LaGuardia in New York. Power outages have impacted over 406,000 customers, with the hardest-hit areas in Michigan, Virginia, and North Carolina.
In Minnesota alone, more than 25 inches (63.5 cm) of snow fell by Monday morning, and further snowfall along with strong winds are anticipated, prompting the NWS to warn of treacherous travel conditions. Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota has called in the National Guard to assist in emergency operations.
Severe thunderstorms are also predicted in parts of North Carolina, South Carolina, and West Virginia, raising concerns over potential tornadoes and hail. As heavy winds are forecasted to exceed 74 mph (119 km/h), state officials are advising residents to activate emergency alerts on their phones. Schools were closed in Raleigh and Chapel Hill, North Carolina, due to the inclement weather.
Moreover, areas in central Ontario and southwestern Quebec, Canada, are bracing for similar severe weather, with warnings for heavy snowfall and low visibility. As this storm system unfolds, experts suggest it could be one of the most significant weather events of the year impacting up to 200 million people across multiple states.
