while a High Risk (Level 5) alert remained for further tornado outbreaks. Severe weather continued across the Midwest and Southern Plains, with forecasts predicting more storms and heavy snowfall in the North,
This outbreak followed a deadly storm system days earlier that killed 18 people across the South and Midwest. Mississippi and Alabama were particularly hard-hit, with powerful EF3 tornadoes leaving widespread destruction. The disaster worsened when an earthquake struck Mississippi, complicating rescue efforts.Officials urge residents to stay alert as extreme weather threats persist.