00:00A powerful storm system may be days away, and it could slam a massive stretch of the United States.
00:05Forecasters warn that severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, and even tornadoes could erupt as early as March 7.
00:13This threat stretches from Texas all the way to the Ohio Valley, putting millions in the potential impact zone.
00:19So what is driving this?
00:21A sharp cold front is crashing into warm, moist Gulf air.
00:25Dew points in the 60s are rising north, creating the perfect fuel for explosive storms.
00:30And this is not just a one-day hit.
00:33Hazards could continue through mid-March, with heavy rain, flash flooding, high winds, and even winter weather in the north.
00:42NOAA's new tool, called Conditional Intensity, is now helping forecasters show which storms could turn especially violent,
00:50meaning communities must stay alert as the atmosphere loads up with energy.
00:55All of this is happening during severe weather preparedness week, turning routine drills into life-saving practice.
01:01Residents may need those plans sooner than they think.
01:04With a multi-day threat, and storms capable of tornadoes, large hail, and flooding,
01:11now is the time to prepare.
01:13Stay ready and stay safe.
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