Showers and thunderstorms will intensify and become more widespread Friday afternoon into Saturday morning. Damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes will be possible in places like New Orleans,

Tornado Warnings were issued across parts of Mississippi and Louisiana on Friday morning. No word on the extent of any damage or injuries. Damaging wind gusts are expected to remain the main threat of severe storms, but more tornadoes are possible.

Thursday morning brought severe thunderstorms producing at least four tornadoes. They were quick, spin-ups but did cause damage from Purcell to Shawnee.

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Officials say severe storms moving through Oklahoma kicked up high winds and two tornadoes early in the day. Damage was reported to some buildings and power lines were downed, but there were

Storms moved through parts of Oklahoma on Thursday morning, with at least five tornado warnings issued and two tornadoes that touched down in Purcell and Shawnee, leaving behind damage.

SPRINGFIELD – Isolated tornadoes are possible in the afternoon on Jan. 8 in Springfield. More generally, isolated severe storms are on track to affect the area late this afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service out of Lincoln. Damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes are the primary hazards.

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