The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Storms, flooding possible in South this weekend
Start your day with the latest weather news – A pair of storm systems moving across the southern U.S. this weekend could dampen some Mardi Gras plans. Severe weather and flooding are possible in some parts of the region.
Damaging winds, tornadoes targeting Gulf Coast on Saturday
Rounds of rain are keeping things soggy in the Southeast this weekend. The rain becomes more widespread Saturday as a cold front cuts through the South.
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South faces severe weather, flooding threats
A pair of storm systems will bring a threat of both severe weather and flooding to the South. With Mardi Gras in full swing, some celebrants might find themselves occasionally dancing in the rain, with a risk of severe weather on Sunday night. However, the wettest of this weekend’s weather is expected to be north of New Orleans in a swath from Texas to Tennessee.
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Potential nor’easter could bring snow to Northeast next week
Record-high temperatures are expected across the Northeast this weekend ahead of a possible nor’easter that could bring snow to the region next week. The forecast is still coming into focus, but major cities such as New York City, Philadelphia, Boston and Pittsburgh, could all see snow with this storm.
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Unusually warm winter leads to tornadoes in unusual places
Temperatures that you would typically see in the spring have dominated much of the U.S. during the heart of winter. This has resulted in severe weather in places that don’t normally see it in February. Both California and Wisconsin saw tornadoes this week.
FOX Weather radar animation from Feb. 8, 2024
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