The severe storm threat begins Saturday. Central and northern MS face heightened risk, and forecasters are warning of danger across the state.

Jeff Smitherman, the director of an Alabama emergency management agency, joins ABC News live to discuss the high-risk alert for potential tornado outbreaks in Alabama and Mississippi.

Three people are confirmed dead following a tornado outbreak in Alabama. Two people died in Plantersville and one person died in Winterboro. Sign up for our Newsletters. Video abo

Strong to severe storms are moving into Central Florida on Sunday afternoon. It's the same system that left more than two dozen people dead after tornados hit Mississippi, Louisiana and several states across the Midwest.

Severe weather warnings remain in place throughout the weekend as extreme conditions, including a tornado outbreak, threatens the South.

Supercell thunderstorms in Mississippi are now tracking into Alabama. These storms are moving quickly at 50 mph. These tornadoes have produced damage in Mississippi. Severe weather is impacting West Alabama right now and will reach the I-65 corridor by 5 p.