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Tornadoes spotted in Illinois as powerful storm system blasts through Midwest

A powerful storm is bringing blizzard conditions to some and severe thunderstorms to others on Wednesday, March 19. A Tornado Watch is in place through Wednesday night for parts of Iowa, Illinois and Indiana.

CHICAGO – A powerful winter storm ^[1] blasting portions of the Plains and Upper Midwest with blizzard conditions ^[2] produced severe weather ^[3] on Wednesday, putting communities south of Chicago ^[4] on alert for powerful thunderstorms ^[5].

Forecasters said that while

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Hail stones were spotted throughout Illinois on Wednesday afternoon and evening, as storms triggered severe weather alerts.

CHICAGO – A powerful storm system blasted through portions of the Plains and Upper Midwest ^[1] on Wednesday, triggering at least a dozen Tornado Warnings and putting communities south of Chicago ^[2] on alert for powerful thunderstorms ^[3].

The severe weather

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FOX Weather has you covered with the breaking forecasts and weather news headlines for your Weather in America on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Get the latest from FOX Weather Meteorologist Britta Merwin.

Welcome to the Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather.It's Wednesday, March 19, 2025.Start your day with everything you need to know about today's weather.You can also get a quick briefing of national, regional and local weather ^[1] whenever you like with

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The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: 54 million threatened by severe storms while blizzard snarls travel

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A powerful winter storm is bringing blizzard conditions to portions of the Plains and Midwest as the region get pounded by heavy snow and strong winds. FOX Weather Meteorologists Britta Merwin and Craig Herrera break down the latest.

Blizzard ^[1] conditions are likely in parts of the Plains and Upper Midwest ^[2] as a powerful winter storm ^[3] blasts the region with heavy snow ^[4], strong winds ^[5] and maybe even some thunderstorms ^[6].

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Blizzard blasts Plains, Upper Midwest leading to treacherous travel, power outages

A powerful winter storm that’s blasting portions of the Plains and Upper Midwest has produced blizzard conditions in parts of Kansas as the region gets slammed with heavy snow, strong winds and even some thundersnow.

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Damage surveys from National Weather Service offices across the South and America's Heartland continue to offer new information about the destructive and deadly tornado outbreak from this weekend. Nearly 90 tornadoes, including three EF-4 tornadoes, have been confirmed through the NWS. FOX Weather Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen recaps what we know about the devastation from the storm.

Stories of heartbreak and recovery were told across the Midwest and South as residents worked to pick up the pieces left behind after a weekend tornado outbreak ^[1] spawned more than 90 tornadoes and caused dozens of deaths.

This week, FOX Weather fanned

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All of U.S.1 along the 18-Mile Stretch in the Florida Keys was closed Tuesday evening due to a wildfire. (Video courtesy: Monroe County Sheriff's Office)

KEY LARGO, Fla.-- A wildfire ^[1] shut down the main artery along the Florida ^[2] Keys Tuesday evening, leading to major traffic headaches.

All of the 18-Mile Stretch along US 1 was closed as flames roared near the roadway ^[3] on the Miami ^[4]-Dade side, closing

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Crews work to dig out two vehicles partially buried in the heavy snow.

SNOWBIRD, Utah -- Two cars were partially buried in snow ^[1] when an avalanche crashed over a road near a ski resort in Utah ^[2] Tuesday.

The snow fell across one of the roads leading to Snowbird, according to the Utah Department of Transportation, leading to

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Strong winds gusting to 65-75 mph are sweeping across New Mexico, triggering multiple crashes and highway closures as visibility drops to near zero in blowing dust.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.– Another round of intense dust storms has led to multiple crashes along New Mexico ^[1] highways and interstates Tuesday, officials said.

One multivehicle crash occurred on Interstate 25 between Santa Fe ^[2] and Albuquerque ^[3] at State Highway

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Tornadoes spotted in Illinois as powerful storm system blasts through Midwest

Tornadoes spotted in Illinois, Indiana as powerful storm system blasts through Midwest

Today's top weather news: 54 million threatened by severe storms while blizzard snarls travel

The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: 54 million threatened by severe storms while blizzard snarls travel

Blizzard Warnings posted as powerful winter storm slams Plains, Upper Midwest

Blizzard blasts Plains, Upper Midwest leading to treacherous travel, power outages

Stories of heartbreak and recovery told in wake of deadly tornado outbreak

Wildfire shuts down Florida Keys' famed 18-Mile Stretch, snarling traffic

Avalanche partially buries 2 vehicles near Utah ski resort

Multiple crashes reported as dust storm smothers New Mexico highways

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