A strong storm moving across the eastern third of the country on Friday will bring several hazards, including tornadoes.  

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Rain forecast

Rain forecast in the eastern U.S. (Credit: Fox News)

On the northern edge of this system, snow will spread from the Great Lakes into the Northeast.  

Northeast snow forecast

Snow forecast across the northeastern U.S. (Credit: Fox News)

Above-average temperatures ahead of this storm will help fuel thunderstorms and the risk of tornadoes. 

A threat of severe storms in the Southeast.

A threat of severe storms in the Southeast. (Credit: Fox News)

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The storm across the West

The storm across the West this weekend. (Credit: Fox News)

This comes as cold air sticks around across the West, with more rounds of heavy rain along the coast and mountain snow expected this weekend.