00:00A massive severe weather outbreak across the United States has now entered its sixth straight
00:05day. And forecasters say the worst may not be over. Tornadoes have torn through eight U.S. states
00:11over the past week. Oklahoma, Texas, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, and
00:23Illinois have all reported significant damage. At least three Americans are confirmed dead.
00:28Hundreds of thousands of households have been left without power. A particularly dangerous
00:34situation tornado warning was issued in Stone County, Arkansas, where a destructive twister
00:39stayed on the ground for 10 miles. Tornado emergencies have been triggered for entire
00:44towns. Officials are calling this one of the worst spring outbreaks in years. And now the
00:50threat is shifting east. The National Weather Service has issued severe storm watches across
00:55the Deep South, with the highest risk targeting Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle.
01:02If you live in any of these states, the next 48 hours are critical. Stay weather aware, charge
01:08your phones, and have a shelter plan ready right now.
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