Southern U.S. faces severe weather, including tornadoes

This weekend, over four million people in the Southern U.S. may face severe weather threats, including tornadoes and hail. The Storm Prediction Center warns that thunderstorms are likely on Sunday, starting in the afternoon. The weather service classifies the storm threat as "slight" in a large area from east Texas to the Tennessee Valley, affecting about 4.3 million people. A broader area, including parts of Alabama and Kentucky, faces a "marginal" risk, impacting around 6.7 million more. Tornadoes may develop, but the biggest concerns are large hail and strong winds, with gusts reaching 60-70 miles per hour. These storms are expected to peak on Sunday afternoon but should weaken overnight as conditions stabilize. This severe weather warning comes after a dangerous storm system last week, which resulted in at least 42 fatalities across the central and southern U.S. Missouri was particularly hard hit, with 12 deaths reported. The National Weather Service advised residents to stay informed and monitor updates throughout the weekend. As Sunday night approaches, the risk is expected to decrease as storms lose power.