Millions of Americans must brace for a weekend of severe weather as powerful storms pound the southeastern United States.
Warm, humid air from the Gulf of Mexico surged into Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, the Mississippi Valley and the Ozarks Saturday morning, creating the perfect mix for brutal weather.
The brewing storm is wrought with atmospheric instability and chaotic winds that will cause large hail, wind damage, flooding and tornadoes into Saturday evening, according to Fox Weather.
NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center placed more than 13 million people across 10 states into a level two out of five severe weather threat.
Much of Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Missouri could be slammed with hail, thunderstorms, and flash flooding.
Over 40 million Americans in the Gulf Coast, the Southern planes, and parts of the Ohio Valley were placed under a level one severe weather threat.
A large cold front moving across the middle of the country caused weather to become more unstable throughout the day, affecting Saturday night plans and college football games.
Games in Texas and Indiana were already delayed due to lighting, according to CBS.
Tennessee , Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Missouri could experience hail, thunderstorms, and flash flooding
The powerful storm has been moving across the country from the east coast
Parts of Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri were put under severe thunderstorm warnings Saturday morning.
Eventually, scattered storms will amalgamate into a larger storm Saturday evening, which could lead to wind damage and brief tornado spins.
‘October, we see tornadoes popping up, but not as common, so you know it’s just a good reminder to always be aware and keep your wits about you, even as we move into those cooler weather days,’ said Fox Weather meteorologist Bayne Froney.
Residents in parts of Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan should also brace for flash floods.
Experts said the threat will linger overnight in the Gulf Coast
As the cold front continues to push east, many Americans will continue to be afflicted by severe wind.
The storms will continue to move east causing sever weather in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania
Wind speeds up to 70mph will hit the eastern US on Sunday
West Virginia, Pennsylvania, the Carolinas, and Ohio must brace for storms and high winds up to 80mph throughout Sunday.
Surrounding states will be hit with brutal wind gusts reaching 70mph.
Meteorologists explained that this is a cross-country storm, and has been making its way through the United States from the west coast.
‘Everyone is going to get a little taste of it one way or another,’ said Froney.
The storm system is slated to move east Sunday and into Monday, leading to more widespread storms.
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