In which States are approaching severe storms for the holidays

In which States are approaching severe storms for the holidays

In the days before Christmas, when many Americans will travel to visit their family, should be especially cautious on the roads.

Storm warnings issued for several States. The storm will bring heavy rains and snowfalls.

In which States are approaching severe storms for the holidays

Today strong winds in East Texas knocked down trees and damaged homes. According to meteorologists ABC News, the same storm brought thunderstorms, gusts and downpours in Louisiana and Tennessee.

It is expected that on Wednesday night a storm will move in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. In these States predicted heavy rains and gusty winds, possible loss of up to 4-5 inches of rain. On the weekend, and likely flooding in some places.

Second, colder storm system moves through the Rocky mountains. Snow already covered the States of Washington and Oregon, reported numerous traffic accidents.

In the North-East and on the highway I-95 this Saturday is expected to rain, rolling in the snow. In Pennsylvania, new York, New England warn of heavy snow on the weekend. Generally in the northeast can drop up to 5 inches of snow.

But in the West a very different problem: strong winds will continue to rage in the area of forest fires in southern California, under the threat remains Ventura County and Santa Barbara.

According to forecasters the National weather service, the wind can blow at a speed of 40-50 miles per hour. In the mountains 60 miles per hour.

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