Severe Storms and Tornadoes Leave Six Dead as Weather Threat Intensifies Across the South

A massive storm system has caused fatalities, power outages, and significant damage, with millions at risk as severe weather spreads to the Deep South.

Six people have died, including three in Missouri from tornadoes and three in Texas due to dust storm-related car crashes, as a powerful cross-country storm system moves eastward.
The National Weather Service has issued a rare high-risk warning for violent tornadoes in parts of Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana, with long-track and potentially EF4 or stronger tornadoes expected.
Over 130 wildfires have been reported across Oklahoma and Texas, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, prompting evacuations in affected areas.
The storm has caused widespread power outages, leaving more than 400,000 homes and businesses across multiple states without electricity.
Meteorologists warn that the severe weather will intensify throughout Saturday, with destructive winds, large hail, and nighttime tornado threats posing heightened risks to life and property.