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Severe weather threatens millions day after a dozen tornadoes pummel 4 states

Nearly 20 million Americans are facing the threat of severe weather over the next 24 hours with heavy rain and flash flooding possible across the Southeast. There’s also potential for record-breaking heat in parts of Texas and Florida. On Wednesday, at least a dozen tornadoes ripped through four states. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann has more from Alabama.