A powerful low-pressure system is forecast to bring heavy rain, gusty winds and possible thunderstorms to the Los Angeles area beginning Thursday night and continuing through the weekend, with mountain areas potentially receiving up to 4 inches of rainfall,

The wet weather and gusty winds continue into Wednesday for the Willamette Valley and coastline. Scattered thunderstorms could pop up across the region, bringing brief downpours, gusty winds, lightning, and even small hail.

If rain falls as forecast, this storm could result in downtown Los Angeles seeing its wettest November since 1985. Heavy rain brings the possibility of damaging flooding and landslides.

A storm system moving through central Pennsylvania today is bringing moderate to heavy rain with potential for gusty winds and even isolated tornadoes. Wind gusts exceeding 40 mph are expected tonight into Friday.

A tornado accompanied by strong winds and heavy rain struck the southern Brazilian state of Parana, killing six people, the state government said on Saturday. The town of Rio Bonito do Iguacu was hit hardest late Friday,

A few severe storms will be possible starting late tonight in Alabama. Damaging winds, heavy rain and a brief tornado will all be possible, according to the National Weather Service. West Alabama will have the best chance at seeing stronger storms, and the threat is expected to decrease as you head eastward.

A tornado accompanied by strong winds and heavy rain struck the southern Brazilian state of Parana, killing six people, the state government said on Saturday.