Forecasters have warned of long-lasting severe storms, including tornadoes, expected to hit a large area of the South on Saturday. The Weather Service issued high alerts for tornadoes in the Midwest starting Friday night, emphasizing that flying debris could be dangerous without proper shelter. An extremely dangerous tornado was confirmed in eastern Missouri, with warnings across Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Kentucky, Alabama, and Tennessee. The storms could produce violent tornadoes and hurricane-force winds. Saturday marks a significant weather event for the region, particularly for Louisiana and Mississippi, with expected rapid movement of the storms.
As severe weather approaches, the Weather Service warns residents that flying debris could pose significant risk, highlighting the danger for those without shelter during these storms.
Forecasters have raised alerts to the highest risk level for tornadoes, predicting that numerous and potentially violent tornadoes could form across the Midwest and South.
Confirmed reports indicate a dangerous tornado moving at 55 miles per hour in eastern Missouri, with tornado warnings extended across multiple states well into Saturday.
The storms forecasted for Saturday are expected to carry hurricane-force winds and large hail, with considerable damage anticipated, especially in Louisiana and Mississippi.
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