A massive storm system is sweeping its way across the country this weekend, prompting severe weather including wildfires, thunderstorms, and tornadoes.
On Friday, a large storm system swept through the central U.S., causing at least six deaths, damaging buildings, and sparking more than 100 wildfires. Multiple tornadoes were reported in Missouri and Arkansas.
Nearly 150 fires were reported in Oklahoma, fueled by high winds and dry conditions. The fires prompted evacuations, and some homes were destroyed.
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Meteorologists predicted a large storm system would begin in the central U.S. on Friday and move toward the East Coast over the weekend.
The second day of the storm system prompted tornado threats in the Mississippi Valley and the south.
The National Weather Service issued tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings
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