The storm will move out of the region by Friday night, according to the National Weather Service. Meteorologists issued high wind advisories across much of the country, as strong gusts fueled wildfires that broke out this week in Florida,

On the last official day of astronomical winter, a wild storm will pack severe weather with the potential for several tornadoes, but also powerful wind gusts in thunderstorms, showers, dusty air and blizzard conditions.

Spring has begun but the cold weather isn't over as large swathes of the US are set to experience plummeting temperatures, snow and severe storms this weekend.