Cyclone of historic proportions hits U.S.

[size=83] Cyclone of historic proportions' hits U.S., sets barometric pressure records, strands over 1 100 drivers and leaves nearly 200 000 without power

NWS Weather Prediction Center described the storm as a ‘cyclone of historic proportions.’

Over the past 24 hours, NWS offices logged about 350 wind gusts of 80+ km/h (50+ mph), with a further 92 reports of damage. The most significant gusts (112+ km/h / 70+ mph) were recorded in northeastern New Mexico, Texas Panhandle and eastern Colorado.[/size]