The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: South braces for strong tornadoes
Start your day with the latest weather news – The risk of severe weather in the South is even greater Friday as storms could produce strong tornadoes, damaging wind and large hail. Flooding is also likely.
Severe storms with strong tornadoes possible threaten the South
There is a threat of severe thunderstorms that could spawn strong tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail across the South as the potential for flash flooding extends into the Ohio Valley.
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Strong tornadoes possible in South today
The risk for severe weather in the South on Friday is just about as high as it can get. A level 4 out of 5 of the Storm Prediction Center’s scale, and that area covers Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. A broader 3 out of 5 risk covers much more of the Mississippi Valley. Strong tornadoes, damaging wind and large hail are all possible.
Storms will be building through the day Friday, with the highest risk of severe weather and tornadoes stretching from early Friday afternoon into Friday night.
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In addition to the severe weather threat, a large swath of the country faces a risk of flooding. A Flood Watch is up from eastern Oklahoma eastward into southern Ohio.
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Make sure that you have multiple ways to reliably receive weather alerts. The FOX Weather app can send you alerts based on your location and also has great information about how to create a severe weather safety plan.
Things to know
- How to prepare for tornadoes
- Where is the safest place to be during a tornado?
- Watch vs. Warning: What’s the difference?
- What you should do if multiple weather alerts are issued
Cold vs. hot: Millions of Americans face unseasonable temperatures
Spring is a transition season as the cold air of winter begins retreating to the pole and warm air replaces it. This often leads to big temperature differences across the country. That’s the case this week as millions of Americans will experience either cooler than average or warmer than average temperatures.
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