Millions across Gulf Coast face more severe weather, flooding, possible tornadoes [Video]

A turbulent storm system barreled through Gulf Coast states on Wednesday, leaving major roads flooded and spawning possible tornadoes. Multiple severe thunderstorms — which can be breeding grounds for twisters in certain climates — were forecast with Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama facing the highest risks of dangerous weather. 

Meteorologists warned people to prepare for damaging, and potentially hurricane-force, winds, as well as several possible tornadoes. A few of those tornadoes could be powerful if they occur, they said. 

“Widespread severe thunderstorms are expected today across parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle. Tornadoes and widespread damaging winds are anticipated,” the Storm Prediction Center said in an advisory posted around 6 a.m. EDT on Wednesday.

“All forms of severe weather will be possible, including tornadoes, some of which may be strong, and widespread damaging wind swaths with embedded significant severe gusts over 75 mph,” the advisory said.