SUMMARY: More than 20 million individuals are facing the threat of severe storms and potential tornadoes in east Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, as well as rain in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, and snow in more northern areas. The national forecast from NOAA's Storm Prediction Center anticipates strong tornadoes, possibly over 111 mph, damaging winds, and large hail. Eastern Texas, northern Louisiana, and central Mississippi face a high storm risk level. This severe weather coincides with the busiest holiday travel week, with over 30 million people expected to fly. The storms may provide relief to drought-stricken regions.

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