Millions at risk as heavy rains threaten floods across the South
Heavy rains are threatening floods across the Southern United States, affecting millions. Flood alerts are in place from Louisiana to Georgia, with some areas expecting up to 2 inches of rain. The region is also at risk for large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes.
- ▪Around 15 million people are under flood alerts from Louisiana to Georgia.
- ▪Excessive rain is forecast to impact an area from the Carolinas to western Texas.
- ▪New Orleans and Atlanta are both under flood watches with significant rainfall expected.
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FloodsMillions at risk as heavy rains threaten floods across the SouthExcessive rain is forecast to impact an area spanning from the Carolinas all the way to western Texas. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Strong stationary thunderstorms pounded the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex on Memorial Day.Jason Cooley / CorClipsShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 26, 2026, 1:05 PM EDTBy Mirna Alsharif and Erin McGarryIt seems that the South isn’t in the clear after a damp Memorial Day Weekend.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Around 15 million people are under flood alerts from Louisiana to Georgia on Tuesday as the region braces for more heavy rains and thunderstorms that could bring up to 2 inches of rainfall to some…
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