A potent storm that already plunged parts of California underwater has started to deal a serious blow to the eastern half of the US with flooding rain, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, snow and ice all expected.

Much of the eastern U.S. braced for a renewed round of harsh, soggy weather on Saturday, while snowstorms were predicted in the Northeast and heavy winds brought the threat of tornadoes to the

A weekend winter storm is set to slam the Northeast and Midwest, bringing heavy snow and ice across the regions. TODAY’s Al Roker tracks the storm’s projected path.

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning at 3:10 p.m. EST on Saturday valid for Sunday between midnight EST and 4 p.m. EST for Huron, Sanilac, St. Clair, Macomb, Wayne and Monroe counties.

In the Northeast, sleet and freezing rain may occur, affecting driving conditions and possibly creating power outages.

New York and the US Northeast will pick up a few inches of snow overnight on Saturday from a winter storm that will also blanket the Midwest and southern Ontario.