"Southern States Brace for Multi-Day Severe Storm Threat and Flooding"

A multi-day storm sweeping across the United States is expected to bring damaging winds, hail, flooding, and tornadoes to the South. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecasted for Thursday, with a significant flood threat in Atlanta. On Friday, the storm will strengthen and expand its reach, bringing a widespread threat for severe thunderstorms and significant flooding from the southern Plains to the Southeast. The storm is expected to expand to much of the East by Saturday, with the greatest risk of severe thunderstorms centered over the southern US.