Severe U.S. Storms Disrupt Mardi Gras, Threaten Millions Across Multiple States

A powerful storm system brings tornadoes, blizzards, and fire risks, impacting travel, power, and celebrations nationwide.

A massive storm system is sweeping across the U.S., bringing tornadoes to the South, blizzards to the Midwest, and fire risks to the Southern High Plains.
Over 400,000 power outages have been reported in Texas and Oklahoma, with damaging winds and tornadoes causing widespread destruction.
Blizzard conditions in the central Plains and Midwest are creating life-threatening travel hazards, with some areas expecting up to two feet of snow.
Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans and nearby areas have been scaled back or canceled due to high winds and severe weather warnings.
Air travel disruptions include hundreds of flight cancellations and delays, especially at Dallas-area airports, as the storm moves eastward.