A major tornado outbreak is likely today in an unusual area, at an unusual time of year.
A strong storm system and trailing cold front will bring another round of severe storms to much of the South over the rest of the weekend. This could even be worse than the first round that occurred Saturday. A spell of quieter weather will follow before it gets colder later next week.
Big changes in the Northeast next week
Sand Harbor State Park by Michael on Jan. 5, 2017
Change to cold about a week away
Warmth in the East means watch out for severe weather this time of the year.
A powerful storm system will cross the South, bringing a threat for severe storms and flooding rains. It still looks as though the warm weather pattern will come to an end next week but will last the longest near the East Coast.