The latest weather forecast warned of severe weather conditions in the Southern US, bringing potential tornadoes, thunderstorms and heavy rain. People with travel plans should monitor the latest forecasts for any travel activities.
Due to weather dangers, homeowners should check the road conditions or watch out for possible nocturnal tornadoes in the early week. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service (NWS) warned of a winter storm in the southern Plains, New England and Ohio Valley on Tuesday.
The weather advisory noted that heavy rainfall could unload in the southeast US and northern Gulf Coast. Possible heavy snow and gusty winds are expected, including in New England.
In addition, the NWS Weather Prediction Center reported that severe thunderstorms and hazardous conditions could spread over the southeast and Central Gulf Coast.
People traveling this week should consider the road conditions and weather threats before leaving homes to prevent potential severe weather dangers.
Severe Weather Danger in the Southern US
In the Southern US, the forecast warned of a wet and stormy weather pattern, including in the Central US. On Monday, homeowners can expect the threat of possible tornadoes and torrential rainfall.
People are at risk of moderate flooding, particularly for people near streams, rivers, or flood-prone areas. This weekend, the severe weather threat could unleash localized damaging winds, isolated tornadoes and hail in the following areas:
- Abilene
- Mason
- Austin
- Del Rio
- San Antonio
- Tyler
In the early week, potential rainfall is expected in the following areas:
- Roanoke
- Nashville
- Charlotte
- Charleston
- Jacksonville
- Montgomery
- New Orleans
- Houston
- Shreveport
- Jackson
- Atlanta
- Little Rock
In addition, the rounds of rain will be helpful to ease the drought concerns in the southeastern US. However, people should still keep alert for challenging weather conditions, particularly nocturnal tornadoes and flooding concerns.
NWS currently monitors the development of an area of low pressure in the Texas Panhandle and Oklahoma this weekend. From Oklahoma to Ohio Valley, the stormy conditions could bring weather difficulty and snowy conditions.
Moreover, road conditions will become more difficult on the following interstates: 10, 20, 35, 55, 75. Motorists should be extra careful in navigating the roads in the southeastern US due to potential wet roads and poor road visibility.
On Monday evening, intense rainfall and strong winds are expected in the following areas:
- Jacksonville
- Charleston
- Albany
- Columbus
- Tallahassee
- Augusta
- Atlanta
- Charlotte
Meanwhile, colder conditions are expected in the following areas: Indianapolis and St. Louis.
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Weather Preparedness in the US: How To Keep Safe From Challenging Winds
According to the latest weather forecast, travel dangers are expected in portions of the southern US this week due to the severe weather outlook. Staying updated with Tornado Watch and Warning is crucial is important, especially for affected areas.
In addition, storing emergency kits is advisable for evacuations or being stranded due to the weather.
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