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Winter Storm Knocks Out Power in Five US States, Tornadoes Hit South

  • About 207,000 customers without power in seven US states
  • Texas regulators warn oil and gas industry of impending freeze
As much as 8 to 12 inches of snow could fall across interior New York and northern New England through Friday.

As much as 8 to 12 inches of snow could fall across interior New York and northern New England through Friday.

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A winter storm that killed three people earlier this week has knocked out power in seven states and unleashed tornadoes near New Orleans.

About 207,000 customers were without power in Michigan, Minnesota, West Virginia, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Florida and hardest-hit Wisconsin Thursday as the massive system brought heavy snow, rain and high winds across the eastern US, according to PowerOutage US. More tornadoes are possible. At least 3 people were killed by the storms, according to USA Today.