10,000 Flights Canceled Due to Severe US Snowstorm Storm Raises Concerns About Tornadoes

A historic snowstorm swept across the U.S., resulting in five deaths in New York City and forcing the closure of LaGuardia Airport, which typically handles over 400 flights daily. The storm led to the cancellation of approximately 10,000 flights, leaving many passengers stranded, while 23 states declared a state of emergency. With around 185 million people under winter weather alerts, some areas received up to 12 inches of snow, and panic buying left supermarket shelves bare. The severe conditions include freezing rain and tornado watches in parts of the southern U.S.

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