A Triple Threat Storm Could Bring Tornadoes, Snow and Flooding to Much of the US This Weekend

A powerful storm system could be a triple threat, with the possibility of severe storms and tornadoes, ice and snow, and flooding.

This photo provided by Heather Welch shows a tornado in Rosepine, La., on Dec. 16, 2019. Heather Welch via AP

A powerful storm system set to affect much of the country this weekend could be a triple threat, with the possibility of severe storms and tornadoes, ice and snow, and flooding.

Millions of people in the eastern half of the United States—in the southeast, Midwest, Great Lakes Region and the Northeast—could feel the effects, said CNN meteorologist Dave Hennen.

• More than 40 million people are under flood watch in parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, New York, and Vermont.
• Over 25 million are under a winter weather alert in parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine.
• And more than 20 million are under a wind advisory in parts of Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Kentucky and Indiana.

Here’s how the different regions could be affected.

Tornadoes and Damaging Winds Across the South

Severe weather, including possible tornadoes, damaging wind and large hail, is possible in much of the South on Friday and Saturday, Hennen said.