Severe storms threaten the southern Appalachians
August 17, 2026Updated: August 17, 2026, 6:51 am EDTPublished: August 17, 2026, 6:42 am EDT

Severe storms target the southern Appalachians today, bringing threats of heavy rainfall and strong winds to the region. Storms will begin to fire up in the early evening hours, potentially lasting through the night. Places that could see storms include parts of northern Alabama, Tennessee, northern Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky and West Virginia. Here are all the details.

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