Massive March Storm to Impact Over 100 Million Americans With Blizzards, Tornadoes Over 900-Mile Stretch, and Wildfires

A massive March storm is set to impact over 100 million Americans starting Friday, bringing a mix of extreme weather conditions across the Great Plains and beyond. The multi-day event is expected to unleash blizzards, tornadoes, flooding, and even wildfires as it moves eastward. The National Weather Service has forecasted strong winds from the Canadian border to the Rio Grande on Friday, with gusts reaching up to 80 mph, heightening fire risks in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Meanwhile, winter weather is anticipated in parts of the Rockies and Northern Plains, with potential blizzards in the Dakotas and Minnesota. Severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes and large hail are forecast from the Gulf Coast to Wisconsin. Tornadoes could strike a massive 900-mile stretch from Louisiana to Minnesota, with a Level 4 severe weather risk. By Saturday, the storm system will move toward Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Florida, raising concerns about flooding from the Central Gulf Coast to the Ohio Valley. On Sunday, the East Coast is expected to experience strong winds and localized flash flooding, with heavy rainfall predicted along the Interstate 95 corridor down to Jacksonville, Florida. The storm brings extreme winds and fire risks to millions.