Strong Tornadoes, Wind Gusts Of 80-100 MPH Possible
The dangerous outbreak begins today and will sweep through the Midwest, South and East through the weekend.
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In-Depth Look At Friday, Saturday Tornado Danger
A dangerous setup for tornadoes is expected to come together beginning late Friday afternoon and continuing into early Sunday morning. Several strong tornadoes are possible Friday afternoon into early Saturday from Iowa and Illinois into Missouri, western Kentucky, Arkansas, western Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama. Saturday into early Sunday the threat focuses in the South where a tornado outbreak is possible. Numerous significant and possibly long-track tornadoes may develop across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, Georgia and Tennessee. Find the latest details here.
Timing Out When Storms Will Cross The South
A dangerous severe weather outbreak is expected to impact the South this Saturday and Sunday, bringing the threat of tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail and intense lightning. The highest risk areas include Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas and the Florida Panhandle. Storms will begin Saturday in the Lower Mississippi Valley and Deep South, then push eastward Sunday, threatening Florida, eastern Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. Residents in these states should finalize safety plans now, stay weather-aware and have multiple ways to receive alerts.
Powerful Winds Flip Trucks, Cause Texas Pile-Ups
Extreme winds flipped trucks and kicked up blinding dust, shutting down highways in Texas and causing issues across New Mexico and Oklahoma. With visibility near zero and conditions worsening, officials feared more pile-ups would begin to choke roadways.
Track The Storms: Maps, Radar, Forecasts And Alerts
Track the unfolding severe weather outbreak with the latest radar, forecasts, alerts and storm reports here.
