Severe weather alerts have been issued as a potential tornado was reported overnight in Southeast Alabama, with flash flooding and other severe weather expected to impact the deep south and beyond. More than 20 million people from Louisiana to the Carolinas are at risk for excessive rain today.
Meteorologists are predicting a very wet day across the east and southeast, extending up to the northeast and even into New England by tonight. A cold front is moving through, bringing heavy rainfall to the north of the warm front. Areas along this path could see two to three inches of rain, with six to ten inches of snow possible in colder regions to the north.
The Catskills, Adirondacks, and the Green and White Mountains are expected to receive significant rainfall, with a flash flood threat in some areas. Locations that have already experienced thunderstorms overnight are particularly vulnerable to flash flooding.
Montgomery, Alabama has already received six inches of rain above normal for the year, with more rainfall expected. The region is also at risk for severe weather, including hail, gusty winds, and the potential for additional tornadoes.
Despite the severe weather, temperatures remain relatively mild in the plains, with Kansas City experiencing above-normal temperatures. Minneapolis is forecasted to reach 64 degrees on Monday and Tuesday, significantly higher than the average high of 38 degrees for this time of year.
