Alabama, Georgia could see damaging winds Saturday in the latest round of storms
Rainy days have left areas of the Deep South soaked, and the FOX Forecast Center is looking at one final round of storms on Saturday. Some storms could get nasty across Alabama and Georgia.
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Floods and severe weather threaten the south
The southern tier of the United States does not appear to be able to shake off the heavy rains that have already caused deadly flooding in Texas and Mississippi. Rain will continue on Saturday, but with an additional development of severe weather. The worst storms are expected in Alabama and Florida, where tornadoes and damaging winds are the main threats.
Northeast for a stretch of chaotic weather
The Northeast will have nothing but perfect weather this weekend. The storm is heading toward the area starting Saturday and will bring rain and snow through Monday. Heavy snow is expected in New York and New England, while heavy rain is expected near the mid-Atlantic states.
A new forecast cone to be tested during the 2024 hurricane season
The forecast cone is arguably the graphic you see most often during hurricane season. Shows the likely path of a storm or tornado. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center want to get people to focus on the storm's effects rather than where it's headed. They will test a new version of the cone during the 2024 season.
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