The storm left about 100,000 buildings without power, as the severe weather continued into the night.
The U.S. Meteorological Agency warned of the threat of tornadoes in several states later this week after at least five tornadoes struck Missouri on Friday (3/14).
The storm left about 100,000 buildings without power, as the severe weather continued into the night.
Tornadoes are expected to continue through the weekend in several states, including Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama. Accuweather said the peak of the storms is expected to occur Saturday afternoon and evening.
The National Weather Service issued a warning for severe thunderstorms that are expected to move across the Midwest and into the Mississippi Valley, bringing risks of flash flooding, power outages, downed trees and travel disruptions.
In Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency on Friday, extending through Sunday. In her statement, she said that 'this severe weather could cause significant damage to public and private property, endanger the health and safety of Alabama residents, and potentially disrupt critical utility systems, causing injury and loss of life.'
Missouri also declared a state of emergency.
Forecasters expect thunderstorms to sweep across the South and move up the East Coast Saturday night into Sunday. While the tornado threat is expected to diminish, the East Coast could see hail and damaging winds.
The storm is expected to move into the Atlantic Ocean sometime Sunday night into Monday.
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