Weather warning for 45 million Americans as severe thunderstorms, tornadoes & hail set to slam the South

A SEVERE weather warning has been issued for 45million Americans as storms are expected across much of the South.

Thunderstorms, damaging winds, hail, and possible tornadoes are forecast to slam the region on Friday.

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As the thunderstorms move east across the Gulf Coast, officials are urging caution for residents along the coasts of Alabama and the western Florida handle, as reported by .

The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center listed an enhanced risk level three of five as of Friday morning.

"A threat for tornadoes, wind damage and isolated large hail will be possible in parts of southern Louisiana and southern Mississippi after midnight," the Center said on Thursday night.

Additionally, the Center warned that a "strong tornado"; will be possible in southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi.

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The warning includes the cities of Baton Rouge in Louisiana and McComb in Mississippi.

Southwestern Alabama, southeastern Louisiana and southern Mississippi are also under a tornado watch until 10am Friday.

Residents of Alabama and western Georgia are also being warned about possible excessive rainfall rates and flash flooding

As the weather system moves, Cincinnati, Ohio, and the Louisville, Kentucky area could also see strong thunderstorms, damaging winds and large hail.

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The East Coast can expect to start seeing rain by Friday evening and through Saturday.

Oklahoma saw severe storms and large hail on Thursday evening, per .

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The severe weather warning comes days after a tornado slammed Ocala, Florida, leaving an estimated $15million in damages.

Severe storms, including the EF-1 tornado with winds up to 110mph, hit central Florida last weekend.

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