The National Weather Service on Friday warned that potentially strong tornadoes may develop on Saturday over the lower to middle Mississippi and Tennessee valleys. Lightning, wind gusts of at least 74 mph and hail of at least two inches will accompany the outbreak over parts of the valleys and Southeast through Sunday.

A multi-day tornado threat is unfolding across several U.S. states, with severe storms capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes. Meteorologist Rhythm Reet from The Weather Network breaks down the details.

A tornado outbreak is likely on Saturday across the central Gulf Coast States and Deep South into the Tennessee Valley. Numerous significant tornadoes, some of which should be long-track and potentially violent,