"Deadly Tornadoes and Winter Storm Wreak Havoc Across Gulf Coast States"

Tornadoes caused devastation across the Gulf Coast, leaving at least three people dead and prompting a state of emergency declaration in Florida. Severe weather, including snow, rain, and wind, affected much of the United States, leading to power outages and disrupted travel. The storm system was driven by an atmospheric river, with 15 tornadoes reported along the Gulf Coast and nearly 50 million people under coastal flood warnings. More severe weather is forecast for the coming days, with a storm expected to bring thunderstorms, flooding, and a blizzard to various regions.