National weather forecast for February 22
Fox News senior meteorologist Janice Dean has your FOX Weather forecast.
A dynamic winter storm is bringing all sorts of weather hazards across the country on Tuesday and Wednesday.
MOST WIDESPREAD DROUGHT IN 9 YEARS EXPECTED TO EXPAND
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Heavy snow and blizzard conditions are impacting the Midwest across the Great Lakes.
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Accumulating ice will also be an issue from Michigan down into the Plains.
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Ice glaze threat (Credit: Fox News)
Behind the strong cold front, temperatures will be 20-40 degrees below average with dangerous wind chills, while record warmth will be possible ahead of the boundary.
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Severe storm threat (Credit: Fox News)
Warmer than average temperatures will also fuel the risk for strong-to-severe storms, with the risk for large hail, strong winds, heavy rain and tornadoes.
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Rain still to come (Credit: Fox News)
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Please stay alert to all the latest watches and warnings throughout the day and evening.