"Severe Storms Threaten Southeast with Flooding and Tornadoes"

The National Weather Service forecasts heavy rain and potential severe weather in the Lower Mississippi Valley, Gulf states, and Southeast, with concerns of flooding and tornadoes. Tennessee faces strong downpours, thunderstorms, and overnight flash flooding, while Alabama may experience tornadoes and wind gusts. The Ohio Valley to New England is expected to see heavy rain, strong wind gusts, and potential wet snow, leading to power outages, slippery travel conditions, and renewed river flooding.