In the Southeast, more than 400,000 homes and businesses were without power Sunday morning in Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. Flash flood warnings were issued across much of the region.

The warning covers a large swathe of Georgia, along with parts of Tennessee, Florida, Mississippi and Alabama.

Flooding has inundated a swath of Southern states over the past 48 hours after more than 6 inches of rain fell in some areas.

The top 25 teams in The Associated Press' women's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, and total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking. Others receiving votes: Georgia Tech 32, South Dakota St. 22, Utah 19, Illinois 14, Richmond 12, California 7, James Madison 5, Mississippi 4, Iowa 2, Harvard 2, Fairfield 1. Stay logged in. The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in.

A sprawling storm pounded the Southeast leading to intense flash flooding. Nearly half a million people across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia are experiencing power outages. NBC’s George Solis reports for Sunday TODAY.

No. 1 Auburn (25-2) did not play. Next: vs. No. 24 Mississippi, Wednesday. No. 2 Florida (24-3) did not play. Next: at Georgia, Tuesday. No. 3 Duke (24-3) did not play. Next: at Miami, Tuesday. No.

The Texas Longhorns, buoyed by their first No. 1 ranking in 21 years, leaned on defense to overcome a sluggish start and beat the Georgia Bulldogs on Monday.

Coach Todd Golden said Condon should return from an ankle injury Tuesday night at Georgia, barring any setbacks during Monday’s practice. The versatile sophomore from Australia sat out the past three games after he rolled his right ankle during the opening minute Feb. 11 at Mississippi State.