WEATHER WIRE: Severe weather, tornadoes tear across South during multiday severe weather outbreak

Meteorologists are tracking a storm with a potential tornado in the Florida Panhandle. A Tornado Warning is in effect for Okaloosa County until 3:15 a.m. CDT.

The severe storm is near Navarre Beach and moving northeast at around 40 mph.

Threat for severe storms on Wednesday

The threat for strong or severe storms will exist from the Great Lakes through Florida on Wednesday.

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Matt Magiera says he captured the tornado south of County Road 34 and 59 in Robertsdale.

The tornado was apparently on the ground for several miles before lifting.

Magiera also notes that power was lost in the town shortly after.

The threat for storms will advance eastward on Wednesday: Updated Forecast

The National Weather Service in Mobile says that waterspouts are possible with the storms just off the coast.

Previous storms have produced a tornado over water and then moved onshore.

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Meteorologists say a confirmed tornado is moving through Alabama and impacting the area around Summerdale.

Alabama is the third state to see a tornado on Tuesday, with tornado damage reported in both Louisiana and Mississippi.

Tornado Watch

The Storm Prediction Center issued a Tornado Watch for parts of Alabama and Florida until 6 a.m. CDT. The watch mean conditions are favorable in and close to the alerted area for tornadoes to form during thunderstorms.

Around 3 million residents are under the watch box.

Tornado path

Radar shows a rough approximation of where the New Orleans tornado moved through. Areas in the red saw the most significant shear, meaning the tornado was either close to being on the ground or even all the ground when it moved from southwest to northeast. The National Weather Service will determine through a survey how long the tornado was on the ground and its strength.

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The National Weather Service in Birmingham, Alabama, says that the peak rainfall rate for storms moving through their area was over 9" per hour.

Reported death

Officials confirmed at least one death from the New Orleans tornado, WVUE reported. Damage assessments are still underway and officials are expected to release more info overnight.

Tornado warning in southern Alabama

A Tornado Warning has been issued for Baldwin County in southwestern Alabama. A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 4 miles northeast of Fort Morgan, or 7 miles east of Dauphin Island, moving north at 45 mph.

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A tornado-warned storm moved through southeastern Louisiana Tuesday evening. St. Bernard Parish offices say that this is among the extreme damage seen in the town.

Tornado moves through Ninth Ward

Initial reports indicate a confirmed tornado moved through eastern portions of New Orleans within the last 30 minutes. Thousands of customers in and around the metro region are without power.

Storms have exited Mississippi and are impacting Alabama and Louisiana right now.

Severe storms moved through Mississippi on Tuesday afternoon knocking of power lines and leaving behind damage.

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Meteorologists are tracking a storm with rotation and it is expected to move through the Choctaw, Washington and Clarke County region in southwestern Alabama.

The counties are under a Tornado Warning until 7:15 p.m. CDT.

The storm is moving to the northeast at 55 mph and could threaten areas west of Montgomery over the next hour.

Skies have just cleared in Baton Rouge after a stormy afternoon.

FOX Weather's Mitti Hicks is in Louisiana's capital showing us the drastic difference.

The head of schools for the Granger Independent School District says all of her students are safely back home after a tornado moved through the region on Monday.

See other damage around the Austin metro area: Click Here

Tracking severe thunderstorms

A Tornado Warning has been issued for Choctaw County, Alabama and Wayne County, Mississippi until 5:45 p.m. CDT. Meteorologists say once the storms move through additional rounds of heavy rain are likely overnight.

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See video of the damage from Madison and Houston counties: Click Here

Owen Basselman captured these photos of downed trees on the Mississippi State campus after severe weather rolled through the area prompting Tornado Warnings for Starkville.

What is a 'long-track' tornado?

When a tornado is forecast to stay on the ground considerably longer than a typical twister, meteorologists will refer to them as "long-track" tornadoes.

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FOX Weather meteorologists have been concerned about the potential for "long-track" tornadoes as severe weather continues to move east and has already spawned at least 26 reported tornadoes.

This term refers to a tornado forecast to stay on the ground considerably longer than a typical twister. Learn more about what it takes to form a lengthy tornado.

FOX Weather 3D Radar

The FOX Weather 3D Radar is tracking two tornado-warned storms in the eastern part of Mississippi. Meteorologists said they were tracking the storms as they move to the north and east towards the MS-AL line.

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The NWS has issued a Tornado Warning for Lauderdale County, which includes Meridian, Mississippi. FOX Weather's Nicole Valdes is in Meridian reporting live.

Damage from severe thunderstorms was spotted near the I-20 corridor west of Jackson, MS.

PowerOutage.US is reporting more than 25,000 power outages throughout the state.

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Texas governor signs disaster declaration for 16 counties after Monday's severe weather

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a disaster declaration for 16 counties after severe weather, including tornadoes, swept across the Lone Star State on Monday and Monday night.

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The declaration allows the state government's resources to be used to help those affected by the severe weather outbreak.

A Tornado Warning continues for Macon, Brooksville, Bigbee Valley, Mississippi until 4 p.m. CT.

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Mississippi State University Police said they have storm damage on campus with down power lines. Students should avoid the area of Hardy Road near Lee.

Active Tornado Watch until 7 p.m. CT.

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Tornado Watch for southeastern areas in Mississippi and Louisiana that extends until 7 p.m. CT.

Here's a look at the current power outages in the U.S. as of 4 p.m. Eastern.

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Video captured by storm chaser Brian Emfinger shows a tornado moving through Satartia, Mississippi, on Tuesday. 

FOX Weather correspondent Nicole Valdes is east of an active Tornado Warning in Meridian, Mississippi. The tornado sirens are going off as the wind picks up.

A tree is blocking Interstate-55 in Holmes County, Mississippi blocking all traffic, according to MDOT. This comes as a Thunderstorm Warning is ongoing in the area.

Power outages Tuesday afternoon.

Power outages are increasing across Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas as a line of severe thunderstorms moves east kicking up tornadoes.

All classes at Mississippi State University in Starkville have transitioned to remote learning for the remainder of the afternoon due to the threat of severe thunderstorms in the area.

FOX Weather meteorologist Mike Rawlins explains why the environment in central and southern Mississippi is so favorable for potential long-track tornadoes. The next few hours could be a critical time as the line of thunderstorms moves east.

The National Weather Service will be surveying damage across Central Texas to determine how many tornadoes touched down Monday and Monday night.

Shelters are opening at 1 p.m. for residents to seek shelter.

The Tornado Warning is in effect for until 1:45 p.m. CT.

The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-2 tornado touched down in Crockett, Texas, Monday night, causing extensive damage in parts of the city.

Operations will be suspended until 5 a.m. Wednesday morning

In Louisiana, officials in Jefferson Parish will open the Terrytown Playground building for mobile home residents needing shelter.

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba declared a local emergency Tuesday ahead of severe weather.

Sandbags were available for pickup until 4 p.m. CT.

A tornado was on the ground and headed toward Jackson, Mississippi around 12:30 p.m. CT.

FOX Weather correspondent Nicole Valdes reports multiple shelters are open in areas including Byram, Hazlehurst, Laurel and Natchez.

The National Weather Service office in New Orleans will launch a special weather balloon at 1 p.m. Central time to sample the upper atmosphere and help meteorologists diagnose the current state of the environment ahead of the severe storms.

This is part of the PERiLS project, one of the largest severe storm field campaigns across the U.S., which was initiated by NOAA's National Severe Storms Laboratory.

Click here to read more about the PERiLS project and how it aims to save lives and property.

Click the image above to see the destruction in Kingston, Oklahoma.

The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-2 tornado touched down in Kingston, Oklahoma, Monday night, causing major damage and destroying buildings in a residential area.

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Follow live updates on the rolling warnings and watches being issued by the National Weather Service as severe weather continues to move east.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is holding a briefing on the severe weather response for the state.

FOX Weather correspondent Steve Bender is surveying extensive storm damage in Round Rock, Texas after a tornado moved through Monday night.

Schools across the Deep South have decided to remain closed or dismiss students early on Tuesday in advance of a severe weather outbreak sweeping through the region.

Schools close, dismiss early ahead of severe weather in Deep South

Schools across the Deep South have decided to remain closed or dismiss students early on Tuesday in advance of a severe weather outbreak currently sweeping through the region.

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This map shows the location of tornado surveys that are expected to take place in Texas as of March 22, 2022. (FOX Weather)

Teams from three National Weather Service offices are heading to several locations to survey damage caused by Monday’s severe storms.

More than a dozen people were injured  during the storms, and some towns were left in shambles by apparent tornadoes.

These teams will determine whether a tornado was responsible for the damage and assign a rating from the Enhanced Fujita scale to any confirmed twisters.

Teams fan out across Texas to survey damage from Monday’s storms

Teams from three National Weather Service offices are heading to several locations to survey damage caused by Monday’s severe storms.

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A new Tornado Watch has been issued for southeastern Louisiana and southern/central Mississippi

The Tornado Watch is in effect until 7 p.m. CDT

Some strong tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail are the main threats this afternoon.

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An apparent tornado-damaged home is seen on March 22, 2022, in Round Rock, Texas.

A series of likely tornadoes touched down in multiple cities throughout Texas causing widespread damage.

What you should do if your property sustained tornado damage

Tornadoes can cause damage wherever they touch down. Sometimes it’s a felled tree or roof damage. Other times entire towns are leveled.

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Since 1980, severe storms have caused $286.3 billion in damage across the U.S., according to NOAA.

The article above provides tips on what to do if your home was damaged by severe weather.

Twitter user @DavisTheDoorGuy captured this video in Round Rock, Texas, on Monday, March 21, 2022.

He was having dinner with his wife when he said his mother called to make sure he was taking shelter.

"We decided to drive home, as soon as we got to La Frontera my wife realized we were staring directly at the tornado. We watched it cross over our house," he said in a tweet.

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards announced several state offices will remain closed or will close early on Tuesday as severe weather moves through.

Areas in the South will experience a variety of weather conditions in less than a week as severe storms continue to sweep through Texas, leaving behind a blast of cold air that will next introduce the potential for snow in the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles. 

Cold air blast brings winter weather to Texas Panhandle behind severe storms

Behind the storm, cold air is bringing snow to the west in parts of southeastern Colorado and will drop temperatures across Texas and Oklahoma, in areas that just experienced intense storms.

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FOX Weather correspondent Steve Bender is in Round Rock, Texas, to survey storm damage.

The Texas Department of Emergency Management has an online survey where residents can report damage to their home or business.

Officials said information gathered through the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool will be used to help officials determine where there are immediate needs and if Texas is eligible for federal disaster assistance.

Texas officials want people to report damage from Monday’s storms

Powerful storms ripped across Texas on Monday, causing extensive damage in several parts of the state.

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Click on image above to watch video. (Bryce Finkeldei via Storyful)

A massive funnel cloud swept across a highway near Circleville, Texas, amid a tornado warning in the area on Monday.

Bryce Finkeldei filmed a video that shows the storm cloud rolling in front of him at a high speed, producing rain and winds and bringing up debris.

“Oh my God, look at that!” Finkeldei said in the video as he watches the supercell traveling in front of him.

Storm surveys scheduled by NWS-Austin/San Antonio across Central Texas.

The National Weather Service office in Austin/San Antonio, Texas, is scheduled to begin surveying storm damage across Central Texas on Tuesday. This will help determine how many tornadoes touched down, as well as their ratings on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. Given the extent of the damage in some areas, it might take several days for storm surveys to be completed.

The Texas A&M Forest Service has been requested to help clear storm debris from roads in Cass and Nacogdoches counties.

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A gas station and several surrounding businesses in Crockett, Texas, have been completely destroyed. FOX Weather's Hunter Davis has the latest. Click on the image above to watch the video.

FOX Weather can confirm at least 16 people have been injured in Texas during this severe weather outbreak. Injury reports continue to come in the early Tuesday.

Three people were seriously injured between Cooper and Crockett after an apparent tornado ripped through the area, four suffered minor injuries near Ore City from a possible tornado, and nine others were injured in Jacksboro.

FOX Weather multimedia journalist Hunter Davis is in Crockett, Texas where a possible tornado moved through.

For more information on the severe weather outbreak, click here.

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Several tornadoes – a few of which could be strong – very large hail and damaging winds are all threats from these dangerous storms.

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A Twitter user in West Houston shared a video of water gushing from a gutter after severe storms moved through Tuesday morning.

The video in the story below, shot by storm chaser Brian Emfinger of Live Storms Media, shows a red truck driving down a road in Elgin, Texas, as it gets blown over onto its side by a tornado.

The truck was then spun around before getting flipped back upright onto its wheels.

Amazingly, the truck was able to drive away as the twister went on to knock down trees and power lines along the road.

WATCH: Red truck drives through tornado in Central Texas

It was like a scene out of the movie "Twister" when a truck drove through a tornado in Central Texas on Monday.

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A Tornado Warning was issued for areas including Manvel, Iowa Colony and Juliff, Texas, until 7 a.m. CDT

FOX Weather's Hunter Davis is in Crockett, Texas, on Tuesday to bring you coverage throughout the day.

7 facts you should know about flash floods

Flash flooding remains the deadliest severe weather in the U.S., killing more people per year than hurricanes, tornadoes and lightning. 

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Conditions to produce these powerful floods can happen under various circumstances, but there are warning signs.

Severe storms are heading east today. FOX Weather gives you the timeline of what's expected throughout the day.

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Both Bush Intercontinental Airport William P. Hobby Airport have ground stops early Tuesday morning due to thunderstorms. This is impacting most flights that have not taken off yet, they will be held at their departure until the ground stop is lifted.

Flash flooding is very likely in parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama on Tuesday

Parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama are very likely to see flash flooding on Tuesday.

For more information on the severe weather outbreak, click here.

Tornado Safety: Identifying the safest places inside your home

It’s important to know where your safe place is before danger hits to better protect you and your family.

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It’s important to know where your safe place is before danger hits to better protect you and your family. 

A Tornado Warning is in effect for Eagle Lake, Wallis and Matthews, Texas, until 5:45 a.m. CDT

The Upshur County, Texas, Sheriff's Office provided an update early Tuesday morning on the storms that moved through the area Monday evening. 

"There has been significant damage to homes with some being totally destroyed," the sheriff said on Facebook.

At this time, there have been reports of non-life-threatening injuries and no reported fatalities.

Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome says all city-parish buildings will close at noon due to the threat of severe weather.

The severe weather threat on Tuesday

The threat of severe weather has shifted to the east on Tuesday to Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.

For more information on the storms, click here.

Louisiana State University will be closing at noon on Tuesday because of the threat of severe weather.

Classes and activities scheduled for noon or later are canceled.

Crews will head out across Central Texas on Tuesday to begin investigating storm damage

Tornado damage reported in multiple Texas towns amid severe weather outbreak

Damage has been reported in towns of Jacksboro, Bowie, Lindsay and the Round Rock area amid a number of tornado sightings.

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FOX Weather confirms at least 7 people have been injured during the severe weather outbreak so far.

Three people were seriously injured between Cooper and Crockett, Texas, by an apparent tornado.

Four people received minor injuries near Ore City, Texas by a possible tornado.

NOAA's Storm Prediction Center received 20 initial reports of tornadoes on Monday and Monday night, but the number of confirmed tornadoes won't be known until National Weather Service meteorologists are able to assess the damage in the days ahead.

For the latest on the severe weather outbreak, click here.

WATCH: Drone captures incredible video while chasing Texas tornado

A drone captured a birds-eye view of a tornado as it spun across Elgin, Texas during the state's severe weather outbreak Monday evening.

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The video, shot by storm chaser Brian Emfinger of Live Storms Media, shows mobile homes and roofs being torn apart by the tornado.

Major damage has been reported in the town of Madisonville, Texas.

FOX 26 Houston reporter Matt Seedorff is surveying the damage and reports power is out in the area.

A Tornado Watch is in effect until 8 a.m. local time

The tornado watch is in effect until 8 a.m. local time

For the latest on the severe weather outbreak, click here.

Watch as a tornado moves through an apartment complex in Round Rock, Texas on Monday afternoon.

Storm chaser: Round Rock, Texas not under a Tornado Warning when twister touched down

ROUND ROCK, Texas – Late Monday afternoon a devastating tornado is believed to have hit the town of Round Rock and storm chaser Von Castor watched the entire event unfold. 

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A storm chaser told FOX Weather that he hadn't seen anything like this Texas outbreak in quite a while.

Dangerous nighttime tornado spotted moving through East Texas

Storm spotters reported significant damage in the town of Madisonville

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Significant damage was reported in Madison and Houston counties during the overnight hours.