Severe Storms and Flash Flooding to Hit Eastern US This Weekend

Severe Weather Threatens Eastern US This Weekend The eastern United States is bracing for a weekend of severe weather, according to a forecast from The Weather Channel. Meteorologist Sara Tonks warned of scattered showers and thunderstorms, with a particular focus on the interior South and parts of Texas. "It is going to be a bit of a rainy one," Tonks stated, explaining that a weather system is causing showers and thunderstorms throughout the weekend. For Saturday, the greatest risk of severe weather is in northern Alabama and northern Mississippi. By Sunday, the threat shifts westward into northern Texas, with areas such as Lubbock and Amarillo facing the highest risk of isolated tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds. Flash flooding is also a significant concern across the interior South on both Saturday and Sunday. Tonks highlighted cities like Memphis and Little Rock, Arkansas, as being at high risk on Saturday, with the threat extending to parts of Oklahoma and Texas on Sunday. The Weather Channel urges residents in affected areas to monitor weather updates and take necessary precautions.