Weather Chaos Across the Nation: A Look at the Storm's Impact

A massive storm is causing big problems for people trying to travel. Right now, 38 million people are dealing with winter weather alerts. These alerts stretch from the Northern Plains all the way to New England. By Sunday midday, over 3, 500 flights were delayed and more than 400 were canceled. This storm is affecting flights coming in and out of the United States. Snow is already falling in parts of Colorado, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Meanwhile, rain is hitting areas from Iowa to the Ohio Valley. Some places are also experiencing gusty winds and lightning. A video from Minneapolis shows heavy snow falling on top of already snow-covered ground. Things are expected to get worse. A strong line of storms is forecasted to develop Sunday evening. This will affect cities like Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit, and Memphis. Four million people in Illinois and Indiana are at a slight risk for severe weather. This could even lead to a tornado.Wind alerts are in place for 94 million people. These alerts cover areas from Texas to New York. Wind gusts could reach up to 65 mph in some places. Cities like Dallas, Oklahoma City, Kansas City, Chicago, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Detroit, and Buffalo are all affected. The storm will bring snow and rain to the Midwest and Great Lakes on Sunday afternoon. These weather conditions will linger into Monday morning. In some parts of Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, blizzard conditions are expected. Snow showers and 40 mph wind gusts will make travel very dangerous. The Upper Midwest is forecasted to receive 3 to 9 inches of snow. Some areas could see up to 20 inches. Freezing rain and snow will push into the Northeast by Sunday evening. This will first hit parts of Pennsylvania and New York. The system will continue into New England through Monday evening before moving offshore by early Tuesday morning. Power outages and hazardous travel conditions are possible from northern Pennsylvania through Maine. Ice accumulations could reach 0. 2 to 0. 5 inches. This storm is causing a lot of disruptions and people need to be prepared.