Severe weather is wreaking havoc across the South this weekend, affecting over 40 million Americans. The threat zone stretches from Texas to the Carolinas, with damaging wind gusts, large hail, and isolated tornadoes possible through Saturday night.

On Saturday, torrential rain hit parts of Arkansas, particularly the Little Rock metro area, leading to flash flooding. A line of severe thunderstorms is currently sweeping through the Southeast, bringing strong winds and reports of wind damage in northern Mississippi and Alabama. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for several states, including Birmingham, Alabama, and Atlanta, as the storms continue into the evening.

The severe weather follows a tumultuous Friday, when at least nine tornadoes were reported across Texas and Oklahoma. In Briscoe, Texas, grapefruit-sized hail was documented, while other areas experienced hail larger than baseballs. Winds reached up to 90 mph near Lora, Texas, with additional reports of winds exceeding 70 mph from other storms in Texas and Oklahoma.

Looking ahead to Sunday, many of the same regions affected by recent storms will again face severe weather threats. A level 4 out of 5 severe weather threat, indicating a "moderate risk," has been issued for parts of southern Oklahoma and northern Texas, including Lawton and Wichita Falls. These areas are at the highest risk for very large hail and destructive wind gusts.

Additionally, numerous severe thunderstorms are anticipated in areas marked under a level 3 out of 5 severe weather threat, indicating an "enhanced risk." This includes major cities like Oklahoma City and Dallas, where very large hail and damaging winds could also pose significant dangers.

The threat of severe weather is expected to persist into Monday, with Louisiana to South Carolina remaining in the danger zone for another round of strong thunderstorms. Residents in these areas are urged to stay alert and prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions.