Forecasters say severe storms remain a threat for several states in the coming days, while the NWS has issued tornado alerts.

Severe storms are expected to enter east Alabama by 2 AM CT/3 AM ET, with the potential for damaging winds up to 60 mph and a brief tornado, before clearing out of Georgia by 9 AM ET.

Severe thunderstorms with up to 70 mph gusts, hail and the chance of an isolated tornado are expected to sweep across New Jersey on Wednesday afternoon, forecasters say. The forecast calls for record high temperatures in the 70s and low 80s today ahead of the stormy end to the recent warm stretch,

We're following along live as a volatile setup unleashes tornadoes, large hail and the potential for flooding and damaging winds across parts of the Plains, Midwest and South.

Hundreds of severe storms are expected from the Plains to the East Coast this week, with high-risk zones for tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail. Some dangerous twisters may occur after dark.

The renewed severe weather threat comes as many communities are still recovering from the devastating tornado outbreak late last week, raising concerns about additional impacts if storms redevelop