GULF COAST AND SOUTHEAST TO FACE THUNDERSTORMS, TORNADOS

Southeastern severe storm threat (Credit: Fox News)
Large hail, damaging winds, heavy rain and tornadoes will all be possible.

Midwest, Great Lakes futuretrack (Credit: Fox News)
Rain will also sweep across the Northeast, clearing up Wednesday afternoon before the next round moves in on Thursday.

Eastern futuretrack (Credit: Fox News)
Meanwhile, snow will accumulate across the upper Midwest and Great Lakes.

Midwest, Great Lakes snow forecast (Credit: Fox News)
Some areas could pick up 6-12 inches of snow, with colder-than-average temperatures swinging southward.

Potential California record-high temperatures (Credit: Fox News)
Strong winds from the Rockies to the Plains will elevate the fire danger and record-breaking heat is building across California.