Another Massive Storm System , Threatens to Strike Parts of the US.
'Newsweek' reports that Louisiana may be hit by late- season tornadoes for the second time this month as another "monstrous" storm threatens the United States.
'Newsweek' reports that Louisiana may be hit by late- season tornadoes for the second time this month as another "monstrous" storm threatens the United States.
Late in November, a string of tornadoes hit the south-central U.S. as massive thunderstorms raged from the northwestern Gulf Coast into the Midwest.
According to AccuWeather, another massive storm system could strike as early as next week, threatening parts of the same areas.
'Newsweek' reports that the extreme weather pattern is predicted to include blizzards, tornadoes, severe storms and wind speeds as high as 80 miles per hour.
'Newsweek' reports that the extreme weather pattern is predicted to include blizzards, tornadoes, severe storms and wind speeds as high as 80 miles per hour.
Meteorologists say the storm will hit in several stages beginning with snow on the Pacific coast as soon as this weekend.
Building strength, the storm is then expected to hit south-central states with thunderstorms by December 12 and 13.
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According to AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno, the storm could build into another wave of tornadoes similar to the recent late-November storms. Parts of Louisiana, Arkansas and eastern Texas are at the highest risk according to the latest forecasts.
Parts of Louisiana, Arkansas and eastern Texas are at the highest risk according to the latest forecasts.
What makes this storm system so exceptional is that December is regarded as the lowest-risk month for tornadoes, with peak season falling in May and June.
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Along with the tornadoes, a blizzard is forecast to hit Colorado, the Dakotas and Minnesota from December 13 to 14, with as much as a foot of snow falling in some areas.
Along with the tornadoes, a blizzard is forecast to hit Colorado, the Dakotas and Minnesota from December 13 to 14, with as much as a foot of snow falling in some areas
