Spring may almost be here but winter still has a sting in its tail, with a "robust winter storm" set to bring severe weather and potential power cuts to millions across much of the country this week — as Southern states face a critical risk of wildfires as winds and temperatures rise.

Dangerous severe weather is on the horizon with damaging winds, and tornadoes possible as a line of storms rips across the Plains and South. The multi-day severe thunderstorm set up began Sunday but will shift into the Gulf Coast by Wednesday.

Strong to severe storms will be possible across all of Alabama from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Damaging winds, heavy rain and tornadoes will all be possible with the strongest storms. Areas in yellow will have a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather. Areas in dark green will have a Level 1 risk. Storm Prediction Center

The storms will get stronger as they move east. They should clear North Texas by 10 a.m. Extremely strong winds are expected behind these storms. The skies will clear, and the win

While no severe weather is expected Sunday, scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are possible across the region in the afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service. In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the weather service said there’s a medium chance to see them before midnight as well as wind gusts as high as 30 mph.