NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Sunday, March 15, 2026
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Mar 16, 2026 A massive storm slams the Midwest and shifts east, bringing blizzard travel chaos and tornado risk along the I-95 corridor. A call for international action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz raises security concerns. Oil tops $100 a barrel and gas could spike to $4 per gallon, with ripple effects for airfares and fertilizer. Legal fights over removed videos and a mysterious Tennessee outbreak add intrigue.
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Midwest Blizzard Threatens Millions Eastward
- Powerful storm system created blizzard warnings across seven states and risked tornadoes from Michigan to the Gulf Coast.
- Minnesota saw over two feet of snow and dozens of crashes while the system threatened 56 million people as it moved east toward D.C. and the Carolinas.
Allied Support For Reopening Strait Of Hormuz Unclear
- U.S. is seeking allied help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian attacks choked oil flows, but allies haven't committed forces.
- President Trump named the U.K., France, Japan, South Korea and China as possible partners while oil futures jumped above $100 a barrel.
Oil Spike Threatens Gas Airfare And Food Prices
- Oil futures spiked above $100 per barrel as gas rose to over $3.70 and could hit $4 a gallon this week.
- Rising jet fuel and fertilizer supply disruptions may increase airfares and grocery prices, affecting spring planting costs.