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Massive March storm battering US; tornado watch issued for New Orleans: Live updates

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A tornado watch is in effect for parts of Louisiana and Mississippi that include New Orleans .

Hurricane-force winds are reported in northeastern Texas and southeastern Oklahoma through the morning.

The storm could impact up to 170 million people across more than 20 states, forecasters say.

It is also set to bring heavy snow and blizzard conditions to parts of the north-central U.S ..

Wind warnings and advisories are in place from New Mexico to Florida and up to Virginia .

More than 32,000 outages were reported in Louisiana while over 25,000 utility customers had no power in Mississippi .

A gust of 93 mph just 3 mph below Category 2 hurricane strength registered near the small town of Hugoton in southwestern Kansas .

NOAA has said it's committed to keeping Americans informed about dangerous weather.

More than 1,000 protesters demonstrated against the layoffs Monday outside the agency's office in Boulder , Colorado .

Most weather service field offices already are understaffed, said James Spann , chief meteorologist for WBMA-TV .

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