US Battered by Killer Storms, Tornadoes, Blizzards, and Wildfires!

2025-03-06 00:00:43.157

Powerful storms caused significant damage and loss of life across the United States. Three people died in Mississippi due to severe weather, with one fatality caused by a falling power line, another by a tree falling on a car, and a third by a falling tree limb. In Oklahoma, storms ripped roofs from buildings. Tornado warnings were issued in several states, including the Carolinas, Florida, and Virginia, with an EF1 tornado confirmed in North Carolina causing structural damage and power outages. Texas experienced high winds and dry vegetation fueling wildfires, resulting in at least 20 homes and structures burning in San Patricio County. Blizzard conditions hit eastern Nebraska, with heavy snow and high winds causing road closures and numerous crashes. Parts of Minnesota and Iowa also experienced a powerful winter storm, leading to significant snowfall and numerous accidents. In South Carolina, high winds hampered wildfire fighting efforts. Thousands were left without power across several states, and hundreds of flights were canceled. The storm system, which initially hit Oklahoma, is moving eastward, bringing the threat of tornadoes to the Carolinas and other areas. Forecasters warned of a Pacific storm expected to bring widespread rain and mountain snow to the West Coast.