Late winter blizzard slams upper Midwest while possible tornado tears through South
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Blizzard dumps 20 inches of snow on Midwest while tornado hits Tennessee.
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Travel disruptions and power outages affecting residents across multiple states with dangerous driving conditions.
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A late winter blizzard is hitting the upper Midwest while a possible tornado struck the South as part of the same weather system. The severe weather event is bringing heavy snow and high winds to northern areas while producing tornado activity in southern regions.
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