March springlike surge to foster severe storms from Texas to Ohio; plus, Explosive Florida wildfire temporarily shuts down Alligator Alley

A shifting jet stream will send multiple storms from the southern Plains to the Great Lakes, unleashing severe weather, heavy rain and rising stream and river levels in some areas, while drought persists in others. Also, smoke from the National Fire burning in Big Cypress National Preserve is obstructing visibility on I-75 as 67% of Florida is in extreme drought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices