National Weather Service issues tornado watches for parts of Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas.
A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. The watches issued for Tennessee and Mississippi were in effect until Saturday afternoon and early evening.
Around 13,500 people had lost power in Arkansas and more than 10,000 were without electricity in Texas because of the storm system. The weather service's Storm Prediction Center also warned of damaging winds and large hail and said via Twitter that cities at risk include Memphis and Nashville in Tennessee; Southaven, Mississippi; and Louisville, Kentucky.But, while the South faces severe storms, other parts of the country face the prospect of bitter winter weather.
A snow storm making its way through the Central Plains Saturday afternoon soon threatened the Upper Midwest, according to the National Weather Service. The region could face heavy snowfall, gusty winds and blizzard conditions with advisories warning of up to eight inches of snow for some areas. Some areas of the Northeast could face two to six inches of snow and some light to moderate ice conditions through the weekend.Associated Press
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