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About 22 million people are at risk for severe storms Sunday, stretching from central North Carolina southwestward to the central Gulf Coast, according to the Storm Prediction Center.
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Parts of the South and Midwest were pummeled by relentless rain and tornadic storms on Saturday as a prolonged period of life-threatening flood risk reached its peak.
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After four straight days with a barrage of persistent severe storms and flooding rainfall for parts of the mid-South and mid-Mississippi Valley, the threat finally shifts east Sunday into portions of the Southeast.
Severe weather has been impacting the Midstate since Wednesday. More weather events are expected into the weekend.
The forecast from the National Weather Service in Memphis said tornadoes, damaging winds and flash flooding are "primary threats." Large hail is a secondary threat for the Mid-South area.
An unabated wave of severe storms is continuing its onslaught on states like Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, Missouri and Indiana, unleashing life-threatening flash flooding, tornadoes and widespread damage.
Strong to severe storms will be possible in Alabama starting tonight and lasting into the day on Sunday. A few tornadoes, damaging winds, hail and heavy rain will all be possible.
Severe storms are expected to hit Alabama on Sunday, bringing the possibility of tornadoes, high winds, and hail. The National Weather Service has issued a level two threat for severe weather, indicating a significant risk of dangerous conditions.
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Management team sent out a news release informing the public of Severe Weather Awareness Week, April 7-11. Residents can expect to hear a simulated tornado warning activated at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. on April 10.
(WTVA) — Severe weather pushed through north Mississippi Saturday afternoon and evening. So far, WTVA hasn’t received any reports of injuries. However, there have been a few reports of damage to homes, but the extent of the damage is unclear until the morning brings sunshine.