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Severe Storms: 2,000 Flights Canceled, Widespread Power Outages

3/16/2026

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Severe weather on March 16, 2026, caused road closures and over 2,000 flight cancellations.
A powerful storm system brought damaging winds and tornado threats, especially in the mid-Atlantic, with gusts over 75 mph and tornado risk for 12 million people.
Hawaii faced severe flooding prompting evacuations and road closures.
Power outages affected over 250,000 customers across several states.

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Story summary

Severe weather on March 16, 2026, caused road closures and over 2,000 flight cancellations.
A powerful storm system brought damaging winds and tornado threats, especially in the mid-Atlantic, with gusts over 75 mph and tornado risk for 12 million people.
Hawaii faced severe flooding prompting evacuations and road closures.
Power outages affected over 250,000 customers across several states.