Severe weather could bring a triple threat to five states on Friday with damaging winds, large hail, and a possible tornado or two, according to a forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS).

Why It Matters

Severe thunderstorms have impacted parts of the country over the last few days, prompting urgent weather alerts in areas like New York and Virginia. The weather is accompanying a cold front that is descending from Canada, plunging temperatures far below normal across much of the United States and creating an instable environment where thunderstorms thrive.

What To Know

On Friday, the NWS shared a map showing the states with the highest risk of severe weather, which includes parts of Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, far northeast Mississippi and far northwest Alabama.

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