Strong tornadoes are possible across the South as storms pass through the Gulf Coast region. Some locations could see half a foot of rain, worsening flooding.

Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are a threat in the South this weekend as a dangerous threat of flooding rain spreads as far north as the Ohio Valley and central Appalachians. The South saw an initial bout of severe weather Wednesday that produced two reports of tornadoes,

The South is set to be hit by a series of powerful storm systems over the weekend, which will bring a risk of flooding, severe thunderstorms and tornados.

Back-to-back storm systems will bring the potential for severe weather and flooding to the South over the next several days. Strong thunderstorms could produce damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes,