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Tornadoes expected Friday across South from parts of Texas to Arkansas: See where
Ominous, dark clouds spotted in parts of Tennessee amid tornado watch
Dark clouds were seen in Spring Hill, Tennessee, as the National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for parts of the state.
More tornadoes will likely strike parts of the U.S. South on Friday with the potential for more devastation, forecasters warn.
Both EF2 and EF3 strength tornadoes could touch down Friday afternoon from northeastern Texas and southeastern Oklahoma into western and central Arkansas, according to the National Weather Service. Clusters of severe storms will also produce strong damaging winds, as well as hail up to the size of baseballs.
The region’s risk of severe weather is even higher Friday than it was on Thursday, when tornadoes flattened homes, downed powerlines and tore off roofs from Arkansas to Illinois.
The spring storms have reportedly killed at least seven people, including at least five across multiple Tennessee counties, one in southeastern Missouri, and one Indiana man who died after touching a downed power line.
The weather service urges people to keep up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings and be prepared to take action if necessary. The city of Little Rock, Arkansas, recommends packing a small backpack with water, medications, and important documents to take if sirens sound off indicating a tornado warning.
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Contributing: Christopher Cann, Doyle Rice and Michael Loria, USA TODAY
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