CNN
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A cross-country storm will explode in strength as it moves over the central United States Friday, delivering extreme weather to millions through the weekend, including the chance of multiple strong tornadoes.
The storm’s main event is shaping up to be a widespread severe thunderstorm outbreak across the Mississippi Valley and the south from Friday afternoon, with the threat of tornadoes, damaging wind gusts and large hail. On the storm’s northern side, its winds could whip up snow into blizzard-like conditions in the Midwest.
But before those dangers take the stage, the storm will bring powerful, possibly hurricane-strength, winds and extreme fire risks to…
