The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: 4 dead as dozens of tornadoes devastate South across 7 states
Today's top weather news for Monday, Dec. 30, 2024: At least four people were killed as a result of a severe weather outbreak in the South over the weekend that spawned multiple tornadoes across several states.
Weather in America: December 30, 2024
FOX Weather has you covered with the breaking forecasts and weather news headlines for your Weather in America on Monday, December 30, 2024. Get the latest from FOX Weather Meteorologist Craig Herrera.
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4 dead as dozens of tornadoes devastate South across 7 states
At least four people have lost their lives as a result of a severe weather outbreak in the South over the weekend that spawned multiple tornadoes across several states.
As many as 44 tornadoes were reported across seven states, with major damage reported in Texas and Mississippi.
One fatality was reported in Brazoria County, Texas, south of Houston on Saturday. In Mississippi, one death occurred in Natchez and another in Lowndes County.
Further north, a deadly incident occurred in North Carolina's Iredell County on Sunday morning when a tree fell on a vehicle along Highway 152.
Drone video shows tornado damage in Porter Heights, Texas
A tornado swept through the Porter Heights, Texas neighborhood on Dec. 28 leaving a trail of damage. (Video courtesy: Austin Clark Photography)
Snow, rain likely to dampen New Year's Eve plans for millions
Millions across the central U.S. and East will ring in the new year with the possibility of snow and rain.
A system will move through on New Year's Eve, bringing snow to the northern Plains, Upper Midwest and Great Lakes. Meanwhile, cold rain will drench Chicago early on Tuesday before possibly dampening any New Year's ball drops on the East Coast.
New Year's Eve forecast for New York City shows rain likely ahead of ball drop
It's looking like a soggy finish for 2024 ahead of the ball drop in Times Square in New York City. Pack your ponchos if you're going to be in the area for New Year's Eve festivities.
Watch: Eagle protects eggs from tornado-warned storm in Louisiana
As tornadoes tore through the South on Saturday, a bald eagle was caught on camera fiercely protecting its eggs.
Video from Louisiana's only national forest showed an eagle in its massive nest during the storms. A camera facing the nest, located high in the trees, caught a perfect view of the strong wind gusts whipping through the trees that surround the nest.
Video: Bald eagle saves eggs during tornado-warned storm
Video shows intense winds picking up at Kisatchie National Forest, and a bald eagle trying to do everything it can to save its eggs.
Radar from Saturday afternoon confirmed a tornado passed through the area of Kisatchie National Forest.
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