Extreme Weather 2021: Southern States Prepare For More Storms Rolling In This Week

The southern part of the U.S. has been hit with severe weather over the weekend and more is forecasted in the coming days.

From Texas to North Carolina, states have experienced heavy rainfall, high winds and many devastating and damaging tornadoes. Nashville, Tennessee, saw its second-largest two-day rainfall, which totaled nearly seven inches, according to reports. It was the most rain the area has seen since 2010.

Severe storms strike the Southern U.S. Nashville received record rainfall causing flash flooding and there were at least 15 reported tornadoes in four southern states as storms move east, putting 30 million Americans at risk. @elwynlopez has the latest. https://t.co/0BQWgaV2sK pic.twitter.com/u04Cou33PR
— Good Morning America (@GMA) March 28, 2021

Between Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee, there were a total of 15 tornadoes that ripped through the region. There was also major hail that rained down during parts of the storms.

These storms are continuing their journey through the U.S. until Wednesday, with more rain and strong winds.

Potential for severe storms, including some tornadoes this afternoon and evening across the Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys into the Carolinas. The severe weather threat shifts east to the central and southern Appalachians and mid Atlantic regions for Sunday. pic.twitter.com/O1hzljxjzS
— NWS Eastern Region (@NWSEastern) March 27, 2021