Severe tornadoes, damaging wind, hail likely to hit the southeastern U.S. this weekend

[Maddox]

At a Glance

• A potentially dangerous severe weather outbreak is likely this weekend.
• The severe threat stretches from Texas to the Southeast.
• Severe thunderstorms may be most numerous from late Saturday through Sunday night.
• A number of tornadoes may be strong and have long tracks.
• A threat for flooding rainfall is also in play.
• Uncertainty in the details remains. Check back to weather.com for updates.

Timing

• Texas: Saturday - mid-morning Sunday
• Louisiana: Mid-morning Sunday - late afternoon or early evening Sunday
• Mississippi: Late morning Sunday - mid-evening Sunday
• Tennessee: Sunday evening - Monday morning
• Alabama: Mid-afternoon Sunday - late evening Sunday into overnight early Monday
• Georgia: Late evening Sunday - late morning Monday.

"Do not let the virus prevent you from seeking refuge from a tornado," the American Meteorological Society said in a statement issued Thursday. "If a public tornado shelter is your best available refuge from severe weather, take steps to ensure you follow CDC guidelines for physical distancing and disease prevention."

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