"South Braces for Severe Storms and Flooding Threat"

Severe thunderstorms and flooding are expected to impact the South through Saturday, with a risk of damaging winds, hail, and possible tornadoes. Flood alerts are in effect for nearly 15 million people, including parts of Atlanta, as the storm tracks eastward. The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall, potential flash flooding, and severe weather to areas from Texas to the Southeast, with the threat expanding to much of the East by Saturday. The storm is forecasted to bring drenching rain to the Great Lakes and Northeast, with the potential for a wintry mix in high elevations.