Memorial Day, Severe and storminess
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Severe thunderstorms are moving through Acadiana, bringing strong winds, hail, heavy rain, and frequent lightning, with winds gusting over 60 mph and potential flooding, so stay off flooded
Parts of the southern Plains and western Ozarks are facing the risk of severe weather, including potential tornadoes, over Memorial Day weekend, according to forecasters at the National Weather Service (NWS).
The main threats over the weekend will be damaging winds gusting up to 60 mph, large hail up to the size of quarters and heavy rainfall that could result in isolated flooding.
A slow-moving system means rain could force those planning outdoor activities in the central and southern U.S. this holiday weekend to come up with a Plan B on one or more days.
South Florida faces a new storm threat Saturday with damaging winds and hail possible in Broward and Miami-Dade.
Severe weather swept north Alabama Tuesday night, downing trees and powerlines and sparking tornado warnings, the National Weather Service reported. The Albertville Public Library was on fire, according to social media posts. It was not immediately clear late Tuesday night if the fire was due to the storms. The fire was later extinguished.
Severe thunderstorms brought gusty winds and hail to Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast Friday afternoon.
The storm system will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms to Mississippi Valley states, according to the National Weather Service. There's also an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms across the Deep South and the Tennessee Valley. On May 21 ...