The outbreak is forecasted across the central Gulf Coast, Deep South and the Tennessee Valley with some tornadoes spanning long and possibly causing havoc, according to the Nation

A significant severe weather day is anticipated for Saturday across Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi. We remain highlighted in a level 4 out of 5 moderate risk for severe weather. This threat will begin by late morning Saturday and continue through sunset in the evening.

A multi-day tornado threat is unfolding across several U.S. states, with severe storms capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes. Meteorologist Rhythm Reet from The Weather Network breaks down the details.

High winds are whipping up wildfires in Texas on Friday as a roiling low pressure system moves east and threatens to land powerful tornadoes in the Plains and beyond.

Severe weather season usually begins to ramp up in March and lasts through the start of summer. The dramatic increase in sun angle during the month can spark wide variations in our large-scale weather patterns as pockets of cold, dry air descend south from Canada while warm, moist air surges north from the Gulf.

The National Weather Service issued a severe weather warning in Illinois, warning of possible cyclones, tornados and fires. Here's the forecast.