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Delays. and we'll have a domino effect, not only on the road and in the skies but this and two days before christmas, we're in december. i don't remember a tornado hitting in december. it must be extremely rare. >> it is pretty rare. we have more of a springtime pattern in place with temperatures running 20 to 30 degrees above normal, and we're going to see travel coming home from the holidays on sunday. we're looking at a snow system impacting portions of oklahoma,

This time of year. also the potential for damaging winds, large-sized hail and frequent lightning but it does encompass this broader area all the way from chicago down toward oklahoma city that does bear watching, can't rule out the potential for severe weather ries ache cross this region. just to give you some idea what is going on. here is that vigorous weather system i was telling you about, with wind coming out of the north behind the front, but this warm, moist flow coming up this return flow from the gulf of mexico. so you get this collision of masses right in through this zone, typicall...

Karen mcginness in the weather center. >> it's cold in some places and warm in others. >> and there's a big contrast, too, we've got all the cold air to the north and to the south, warm, moist unstair able. you know when we get towards the springtime pattern, that that's going to spell nothing but trouble in the atmosphere. and yes, we do have the moderate risk for severe thunderstorms, that extends from little rock towards memphis, into nashville. and then towards lexington. this is where we could see gusty winds, large hail, and yes, potential for some tornadoes. let's show you where that ri...