Severe weather expected in South; flooding possible in Carolina mountains

Severe thunderstorms could spin up destructive tornadoes and produce large hail and downpours that can trigger flash flooding. AccuWeather

WILMINGTON — The threat of tornadoes, large hail, flash flooding and damaging wind gusts in parts of Louisiana Mississippi and the Carolina’s was in the forecast for today, according to the National Weather Service

Frequent downpours could lead to flooding and travel disruptions this weekend in the southern Appalachians and areas hit hard by Hurricane Helene.

AccuWeather expert meteorologists say there is an increasing risk of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes across the Gulf Coast states on Saturday.

“We saw multiple tornadoes already this week. Get ready; the threat of severe weather continues right through the weekend across the South,” said AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno.

AccuWeather expert meteorologists issued a high-risk zone for severe thunderstorms on Saturday across central and western Louisiana into eastern and central Mississippi.

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