Climate & Environment
Cross‑Country Storm Targets Tennessee Valley and Southern Appalachians
By SRN Editor
A cross‑country storm is moving into the Southeast today, with the Tennessee Valley and Southern Appalachians expected to receive the most severe impacts. The primary hazards are heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes could also occur. States such as Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina and Georgia may all be affected. The weather system is projected to shift toward the East Coast on Thursday, where widespread rainfall totals of more than an inch are possible in some areas.
Frequently asked questions
What are the primary hazards of the cross‑country storm?
Heavy rainfall, damaging wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes could occur.
Which states may be affected by the storm?
Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, and Georgia may all be affected.
When is the storm projected to shift toward the East Coast?
The weather system is projected to shift toward the East Coast on Thursday.