West braces for extra storms bringing rain, wind, excessive surf and snow

9 states are on alert for wind, snow, avalanches and excessive surf as new storms hit the west.

Components of Oregon and Northern California may see 4 to eight inches of rain over the subsequent 4 days.

A excessive wind alert is in impact for the Pacific Northwest, the place winds may gust close to 70 mph.

A excessive surf warning was issued in Oregon, the place waves may attain 35 toes, and a excessive surf advisory was issued as far south as Southern California, the place waves may attain 15 toes.

Snow can be on the best way.

A winter storm warning is in impact from Utah to Washington, the place some areas may see as much as 3 toes of snow. An avalanche warning was issued in Washington and Oregon.

These storms will proceed to deliver heavy rain and snow to the West Coast and the Rockies into the weekend. The West will get a break from the stormy climate early subsequent week.

In the meantime, within the South, a brand new storm system is bringing damaging winds, giant hail and probably tornadoes Thursday afternoon and night.

The very best menace for extreme climate will likely be in Texas, Louisiana and into Arkansas, together with Dallas, Houston, Austin and Shreveport, Louisiana.