Spring may almost be here but winter still has a sting in its tail, with a "robust winter storm" set to bring severe weather and potential power cuts to millions across much of the country this week — as Southern states face a critical risk of wildfires as winds and temperatures rise.

Dangerous severe weather is on the horizon with damaging winds, and tornadoes possible as a line of storms rips across the Plains and South. The multi-day severe thunderstorm set up began Sunday but will shift into the Gulf Coast by Wednesday.

Forecasters warn of intense storms that could unleash damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes in parts of Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi on Tuesday.

Powerful storms bearing a threat of tornadoes are expected to punch through Louisiana and other parts of the South on Tuesday

Time to break out the beads, grab a King cake and stake out your spot for the parades in New Orleans because Mardi Gras is here. But if you’re planning to celebrate in The Big Easy then your parade gear should probably include a rain jacket,

Strong to severe storms will be possible across all of Alabama from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Damaging winds, heavy rain and tornadoes will all be possible with the strongest storms. Areas in yellow will have a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather. Areas in dark green will have a Level 1 risk. Storm Prediction Center

The storms will get stronger as they move east. They should clear North Texas by 10 a.m. Extremely strong winds are expected behind these storms. The skies will clear, and the win

A strong storm system will move through most of the ArkLaTex on Tuesday morning bringing lots of wind that will increase within a line of strong to severe thunderstorms. This wind will likely be our biggest concern.