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Severe storms sweep across the South; 1 killed in Arkansas

The main threats we are looking at concerning storms tomorrow, in order from greatest potential to least, is localized heavy rainfall, strong damaging winds, tornado formation, and large hail.

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The Chicago area is under a marginal risk for severe weather, while areas south of Chicago are under a slight risk.

Winter has officially arrived, but instead of blizzard conditions hampering seasonal travel, severe weather conditions with tornadoes are expected Wednesday in Southern U.S. states and Ohio Valley according to the experts at The Weather Channel. Timing Monday is something we will have to hone in on going forward and will be a determining factor to whether or not storms will be on the severe side. While you may hear a few rumbles of thunder, we do not anticipate any problems with severe weather tonight.

Let’s talk temperatures! Take a look at how much of the east will see well above average temperatures Christmas Eve! Highs will remain warm in the 70s for the Upstate and 60s in the mountains.

Severe thunderstorms, some accompanied by torrential rain, hammered the MS coast Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, leaving flooded streets in many areas – and there may be more to come. Storms pick back up during the afternoon hours, which is when the threat for severe storms is most likely. We will worry about that one once we get past tomorrow & Thursday. Normally, December brings a threat of snow, not high winds, thunderstorms and the potential for tornadoes. That could break the record for December 24, which is 72 degrees set in 1984, according to weather service records.

Christmas: Low of 66 with a high of 78 and a 30 percent chance of rain.

CHRISTMAS: An upper level ridge will build over the southeast U.S. Friday (Christmas Day) and last through Sunday.

The first round of rain is expected to hit at 5 a.m. That’s expected to be just that- rain with a little thunder.

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ABCParts of 8 states from Louisiana to Indiana are under a Tornado Watch on Wednesday afternoon