Severe Storms Forecasted for Southern States This Weekend

ATLANTA, Ga. — A cross-country storm system poised to sweep through the South this weekend will bring soaking rains and potential severe thunderstorms, impacting travel and outdoor plans for many residents.

The storm has already affected the Southwest and Midwest, and its next target includes cities from Dallas to New Orleans and Tallahassee, Florida. This weather event is expected to unfold primarily on Saturday and into Saturday night.

In the Southwest, rainfall will continue to affect areas including Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona, which could see measurable precipitation. Flagstaff, Arizona, is forecasted to receive additional snow, and parts of the southern Rockies could accumulate over six inches of fresh powder.

Further north, a mix of snow and rain is expected to stretch across Nebraska, Iowa, northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin, southern Michigan, northern Indiana, and northern Ohio. Cities such as Des Moines, Iowa, and Chicago may see light snowfall that could slow travel on untreated roads, requiring drivers to exercise caution.

The storm system will also generate rain and thunderstorms that could disrupt weekend activities across southern states. In particular, residents from Dallas to New Orleans and Tallahassee should prepare for wet conditions.

Additionally, isolated severe storms are possible from eastern Texas through Louisiana, southern Mississippi, southern Alabama, and the western Florida Panhandle. Meteorologists warn that large hail and strong wind gusts pose significant threats if these storms intensify, and brief tornadoes cannot be ruled out.

In the Texas Panhandle and northeast New Mexico, snowfall is also anticipated, while the Southeast will experience rain and a few thunderstorms. This could interfere with outdoor plans in cities ranging from Atlanta to Charleston, South Carolina.

Northern Florida and south Georgia could face risks from isolated severe storms as well, with wind damage being the primary concern. Although widespread, heavy rainfall totals are not expected across the South, some areas in northern Florida, southern Georgia, and southern South Carolina may receive upwards of an inch of rain.

According to senior digital meteorologist, [Name Redacted], who has been with weather.com for nearly 15 years, “While most areas will remain under an inch of rain, it’s crucial for residents to remain alert for severe storm developments, particularly in the aforementioned regions.”

This approaching storm system underscores the need for all individuals in its path to stay informed and prepared for changing weather conditions.