Strong storms target millions in southeast after bringing hail, damaging winds to Tennessee

The most likely chance for severe weather returns on Sunday, with a level 1 out of 5 severe threat in place from Virginia to Florida along the Southeastern coast.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As the second severe weather season gets underway, storms are threatening millions of Americans through the weekend. 

More than 10 million Americans are at risk for strong storms, and while scattered storms are possible on Saturday, the main threat for storms is Sunday in the Southeast.

According to the FOX Forecast Center, most of the storms that impacted the Tenneseee Valley on Friday came to an end by Saturday morning.

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Sunday severe threat
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The most likely chance for severe weather returns on Sunday, with a level 1 out of 5 severe threat in place from Virginia to Florida along the Southeastern coast. 

These storms will come ahead of a blast of arctic air that could break record temperatures as parts of the Southeast are expected to see a significant dip in temperatures, with projected low temperatures in the 30s on Monday for places like Atlanta and as far south as Jackson, Mississippi. 

Southeast temperature departures on Monday
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Friday storms in Tennessee

Severe storms on Friday night in Tennessee produced a Tornado Watch, but no tornadoes, as well as hail and damaging winds.

Quarter-sized hail was reported in Williamson County.

Video from Williamson County showed a deluge of hail hitting the ground during the storms. 

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Video from Nashville showed strong winds knocking the leaves off trees during the worst of the storms. 

Storms move out of the Southeast by Monday. 

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