Severe thunderstorms threaten Deep South
B. Bernard, Sr. Meteorologist, The Weather Channel
Severe thunderstorms threaten northern Alabama, northern Georgia and western South Carolina this afternoon. The risk of nasty storms with large hail and brief, damaging wind gusts will continue into the early evening as several lines of big storms race eastward in advance of a cold front.
Meanwhile, in the West, the rainy onslaught continues in Southern California where flood warnings and watches remain widespread. Another inch or so of rain is likely near the coast by tomorrow morning, while as much as 2 to 4 inches may inundate the mountains. The risk of rockslides and mudslides will remain acute. Also, isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. Waterspouts and brief tornadoes may occur near the coast as thunderstorms with strong downburst wind gusts punch inland. In the higher mountains, above 5000 feet, snow continues to fall, and winter storm warnings are still in-place. A total of 4 to 8 feet of wind-driven snow could bury locations above 7000 feet, while one to three feet seem a good bet for spots between 5000 and 7000 feet.
In New England, snow is tapering off from west to east now after leaving a general 3- to 6-inch accumulation this morning. A few spots picked up as much as 7 or 8 inches. An area of light snow will continue to push northeastward through Maine this afternoon.
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