Severe Storms and Tornadoes Wreak Havoc Across the South, Leaving Damage and Power Outages

As a relentless wave of stormy weather continues to wreak havoc across the United States, parts of the South are bracing for heavy rain, hail, and the possibility of tornadoes on Thursday. This marks the fourth consecutive day of severe weather, with at least four reported deaths and widespread damage and flooding in 10 states.

Nearly 22 million people from Central Texas to the Georgia coast were under an enhanced risk for severe weather, the third level of risk out of five, on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center.

Threats and Warnings

Starting in the afternoon, a 200,000-square-mile region will face a variety of weather threats, including large hail, damaging winds exceeding 75 miles per hour, and the possibility of tornadoes. Additionally, more than 12 million people in parts of Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Georgia were under a tornado watch on Thursday morning.

Previous Casualties and Damages

The recent storms in the Midwest and South have claimed at least three lives and brought intense rain, winds, and hail to several areas. Previous to this, widespread storms tore through the Midwest and triggered tornadoes in Michigan. The casualties include one person in Gaston County, N.C., one in Claiborne County, Tennessee, and another in Maury County, Tennessee.