Storm to sweep through southern US with flooding, severe weather Friday to Sunday

A multifaceted storm will unleash flooding rainfall and localized severe weather across the southern tier of the United States beginning on Friday.

While the Deep South will escape the snowy, icy side of the storm, disruptions due to rain and flooding are likely along the Interstate 10 and I-20 corridors.

Airline passengers at the major hubs of Dallas, Houston, New Orleans and Atlanta can face significant delays. Ripple-effect delays can spread elsewhere across the country.

Very heavy rainfall and flooding will be a big threat with this storm, according to AccuWeather Meteorologist Ryan Adamson.