There are many big weather stories unfolding across the country on Tuesday.  

HEAVY RAIN SLAMS CENTRAL AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, LEADING TO WIDESPREAD ROAD CLOSURES AND EVACUATION ORDERS

A map of severe storm threats over the Gulf Coast, Ohio and Tennessee Valleys

Severe storm threats over the Gulf Coast, Ohio and Tennessee Valleys (Credit: Fox News)

The risk for severe storms will continue from the Gulf Coast and up into the Tennessee and Ohio valleys.   

A map of rain forecast over the Gulf Coast, Ohio and Tennessee Valleys

Rain forecast over the Gulf Coast, Ohio and Tennessee Valleys (Credit: Fox News)

Heavy rain will also bring the threat of flash flooding.  

Meanwhile, a winter storm is bringing plowable snow and measurable ice across parts of the Plains and Midwest.  

A map of snow still to come for the Midwest, Plains

Snow still to come for the Midwest, Plains (Credit: Fox News)

Ahead of this system, record warmth will be the headline for the East, while the West is about to get slammed with inches of rain and feet of snow. 

A map of rain forecast across California, the West Coast

Rain forecast across California, the West Coast (Credit: Fox News)

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In California, flash flooding will be a big concern over the next few days.