Severe stormy weather, tornadoes forecast across US

Snow, a wintry mix will impact the Midwest and Great Lakes

A very active weather pattern is set for the end of this week and the beginning of next week.  

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Gulf Coast severe storm threat (Credit: Fox News )

Strong-to-severe storms will fire up Friday from the southern Plains, across the Gulf Coast States, the Southeast and along the East Coast on Saturday.  

Southeast severe storm threat (Credit: Fox News )

Hail, strong winds, heavy rain and tornadoes will all be possible, so please stay alert to the latest forecast details.  

East Coast severe storm threat (Credit: Fox News )

Where cold air has settled in across the Midwest and Great Lakes, snow and a wintry mix will make travel difficult.  

Western snow potential (Credit: Fox News)

Another cold front moves across the West Coast this weekend, bringing the next big storm to travel cross-country on Monday and Tuesday.  

U.S. severe weather set-up  (Credit: Fox News )

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Meanwhile, temperatures will be above average for the Northeast and mid-Atlantic region, before the cold front forces temperatures down to more seasonal levels.