From tornadoes to blizzards, severe weather batters parts of the US
Millions are under weather warnings as mix of snow, thunderstorms, and high winds hit parts of the eastern US, while the west coast faces extreme heat.
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Millions are under weather warnings as mix of snow, thunderstorms, and high winds hit parts of the eastern US, while the west coast faces extreme heat.
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