Tropical Storm Melissa forms
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On Thursday, the storm was trekking across the Rocky Mountains, FOX Weather reported. Through the weekend and into early next week, the storm will bring impacts to around 150 million Americans, the report said.
Thunderstorms erupting in the South and Midwest to kick off the weekend could turn severe and produce dangerous winds, a few tornadoes and heavy rain.
Warm, humid air surging north from the Gulf of Mexico collided with a powerful cold front sweeping through the nation’s midsection.
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Dangerous storms expected throughout the central US for days to come
From Thursday into the weekend, severe storms are expected to fire up across various parts of the central U.S., with the worst weather likely on Saturday.
The National Weather Service predicts 'widespread roadway flooding and impassable roads' could lead to evacuations at the Jersey Shore this weekend.
Tropical Storm Melissa has formed in the Atlantic and may further strengthen into a hurricane. ABC News meteorologist Kenton Gewecke has the latest forecast.