At least eight people were killed by catastrophic tornadoes in Oklahoma and Michigan – as meteorologists warn there may be more devastation to come throughout the weekend.
Raging storms will bring flash floods, heavy hail and possible tornados from the Southern Plains to the Midwest on Saturday, according to forecasts.
The severe weather threat is targeting nearly 70 million people, spanning more than 1,500 miles from Texas to Michigan, this weekend.
Residents of southwest Arkansas, east Texas and north Louisiana must brace for potentially devastating tornado-producing storms on Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
AccuWeather metrologists have also warned that Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia are now “moderate risk zones” for severe thunderstorms, according to a statement shared with The Post.
Northern Texas is at a particular risk of heavy winds, hail and flooding. There is a chance that a tornado will hit, with the greatest threat being in the morning until 2 p.m. CST, CBS News reported.
Arkansas and Louisiana will experience damaging winds, heavy rain and hail throughout the day, according to the NWS. These storms could also trigger tornadoes – like the ones that left part of the central US in ruins on Friday.
Parts of central and southeast Ohio, western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia face similarly daunting weather conditions.
Parts of southeast Ohio were already slammed with flash floods, with rivers overflowing and homes filling with water overnight Thursday and Friday.
Roads were closed as authorities warned drivers to avoid travel amid the dangerous conditions.
There are more than 85,000 power outages across the US as of Saturday morning, according to poweroutage.com.
Arkansas has been hit the hardest, with over 25,000 homes and businesses without power. Michigan is experiencing over 12,500 outages, while Ohio and Texas have roughly 8,700 and 8,300 respectively.
Meteorologists suspect that harrowing weather patterns may persist into next week, according to AccuWeather.
Twisters claimed four lives in southwestern Michigan on Friday. Three people died near Union Lake and one was killed in Cass County, according to officials.
Dozens of others were injured, although the extent of their injuries is unclear.
One Union City, Michigan, resident, Lisa Nicola, filmed a massive tornado over the lake, shouting in terror and disbelief. Strong winds from the deadly system sent debris through the air as trees blew back.
Authorities announced on Friday that two Oklahomans were killed by the disastrous conditions in Beggs, where trees fell over and residents had to be evacuated.
A mother and daughter, Jodie and Lexi Owens, were also found dead inside their car in Major County, Oklahoma after a tornado hit them on Thursday night.
The 47-year-old mom of eight was on the phone with her kids warning them to take cover when the call suddenly dropped — and she was later reported missing, her grief-stricken family said.
Harrowing footage captured by News 9 showed the mangled vehicle in a deserted field after the deadly storm apparently hurled it off the highway.
“Severe weather struck Major County last night and tragically claimed the lives of a mother and daughter,” Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said in a statement on X Friday morning.
“I am praying for the family as they grieve this tragic loss, as well as those impacted by the storms. More weather risks are expected across Oklahoma this weekend. Please stay weather aware and follow guidance from local officials to keep your family safe.”